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- Title
Using Standardized Patients as Part of a Preclinical Simulation.
- Authors
Gardner, Donna D.; Wettstein, Richard; Hart, Mary K.; Bhasin, Pooja; Tran, Kris; Sanchez, Jaime; Restrepo, Ruben D.
- Abstract
Background: Standardized Patient Encounters (SPEs) prepare health professions students for entry to clinical practice. The goal of the SPE is to provide an environment in which learners might practice communication and patient assessment skills, while receiving a comprehensive evaluation of performance. Methods: This research used a validated evaluation tool to score the bachelor's and master's level respiratory therapy student's ability to conduct an organized but sensitive interview of a patient and complete a full assessment of the pulmonary status of a patient. We provided students with learning objectives and resources four weeks prior to the SPE. Resources included: two patient scenarios, a two-hour lecture that used videos of previous SPEs, and the evaluation tool. Students (self-evaluation), faculty, and Specialized Patients (SPs) used the same rubric to assess the student performance during the SPE. Results: A total of 47 students admitted to the Respiratory Care Program in 2016 participated in the SPE. There were no significant differences (P = 0.12) between the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) and Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) scores from the evaluations nor between the overall assessment scores by faculty, SPs, and students. The items where students scored highest were "professional appearance and presentation of information during the interview" and "organization of the interview." There were significant differences in scoring among groups for the following three areas: student introduction of self and role (SP 86.23% vs. faculty 94.02%; P = 0.006); listening to the patient (SP 92.03% vs. students 88.03%; P = 0.001); closure of the interview (SP 97.1% vs. faculty 88.6%; P = 0.006). Overall, students felt the SPE was useful in preparing them for entry to clinical rotations. Conclusion: A SPE can be an integral part of preclinical education for students. The students valued the SPE experience and increased their confidence and skills in preparation for entry to clinical rotations.
- Publication
Respiratory Care Education Annual, 2018, Vol 27, p43
- ISSN
2372-0735
- Publication type
Academic Journal