A Large-Scale Multispecialty Evaluation of Web-Based Simulation in Medical Microbiology Laboratory Education: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional laboratory teaching of pathogenic cocci faces challenges in biosafety and standardization across medical specialties. While virtual simulation shows promise, evidence from large-scale, multidisciplinary studies remains limited.

Objective

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating virtual simulation with traditional laboratory practice in enhancing medical microbiology education, focusing on the identification of biosafety level 2 pathogenic cocci. The study assessed improvements in student performance, theoretical understanding, laboratory safety, and overall satisfaction, while achieving standardization and cost reduction across multiple medical specialties.

Methods

This randomized controlled trial involved 1282 medical student

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature