| Comparing Effectiveness of 3 Learning Strategies: Simulation-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, and Standardized Patients. | |
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PMID: 22293664 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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INTRODUCTION: Curricula must not only provide students with knowledge but also foster the development of critical thinking and reasoning skills. Several learning strategies, including problem-based learning (PBL), standardized patients, and high-fidelity human simulation, have been incorporated into courses; however, it is currently unknown which technique is the most effective. METHODS: This is a prospective, randomized, crossover study that was conducted during two 90-minute seizure disorder laboratory sessions for PharmD students in their third professional year. Students rotated between 3 different seizure disorder cases (A, B, and C), with each student experiencing 3 learning strategies including PBL, standardized patients, and high-fidelity human simulation. Evaluation of knowledge consisted of quizzes at the end of each case, and student perception and satisfaction were evaluated by an anonymous survey at the conclusion of the laboratory sessions. RESULTS: Student quiz scores from the simulation learning strategy were statistically better than those from the standardized interview and modified PBL (mPBL) strategies in cases A and B (P < 0.001). The student quiz scores for the standardized interview were also statistically better than the mPBL scores in case C (P = 0.001). When surveyed, 91% of students agreed or strongly agreed that simulation improved their knowledge, whereas only 69% and 67% of students agreed or strongly agreed that mPBL or standardized patients, respectively, improved their knowledge (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: High-fidelity simulation is an effective learning strategy. When it is compared with standardized patients and mPBL strategies, students performed better on knowledge-based quizzes and had higher levels of satisfaction. |
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Pamela L Smithburger; Sandra L Kane-Gill; Christine M Ruby; Amy L Seybert |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-30 |
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Title: Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Volume: - ISSN: 1559-713X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-2-1 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101264408 Medline TA: Simul Healthc Country: - |
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