Student standardized patients versus occupational standardized patients for improving clinical competency among TCM medical students: a 3-year prospective randomized study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Standardized patient (SP) simulations are well-recognized patterns for practicing clinical skills and interactions. Our previous study showed that a simulation program using occupational SP for Traditional Chinese Medicine (OSP-TCMs) was efficient, however, a high cost and time-intensive nature have limited its use. TCM postgraduates trained as student SPs (SSP-TCMs) present a potentially cost-effective alternative. The purpose of this study was to examine and determine whether SSP simulation offered more benefits over didactic training alone for improving clinical competency among TCM medical students, and conduct a multifaceted analysis comparing SSP-TCMs and OSP-TCMs.

Methods

This was a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Fourth-year TCM u

SUBMITTER: Zeng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074708 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature