Using Learner-Centered, Simulation-Based Training to Improve Medical Students' Procedural Skills.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the effectiveness of a learner-centered, simulation-based training developed to help medical students improve their procedural skills in intubation, arterial line placement, lumbar puncture, and central line insertion.

Method

The study participants were second and third year medical students. Anesthesiology residents provided the training and evaluated students' procedural skills. Two residents were present at each station to train the medical students who rotated through all 4 stations. Pre/posttraining assessment of confidence, knowledge, and procedural skills was done using a survey, a multiple-choice test, and procedural checklists, respectively.

Results

In total, 24 students were trained in six 4-hour sessions. Students reported feeling signif

SUBMITTER: Toy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5736291 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature