The contribution of simulated patients to meaningful student learning

This study focuses on the SP’s role during meaningful learning of the student by giving an in-depth understanding of the c ontribution of the SP from a student perspective.MethodsFifteen bachelor Technical Medicine students were interviewed. Technical medicine students become technical physicians who optimize individual patient care through the use of personalized technology. Their perceptions of meaningful learning experiences during SP-student encounters were explored through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThree main themes were identified that described what students considered to be important for meaningful learning experiences. First, SPs provideimplicit feedback-in-action. Through this, students received an impression of their communicationduring the encounter. Implicit feedback-in-action was perceived as an authentic reaction of the SPs. Second, implicit feedback-in-action could lead to a  process ofreflection-in-action, meaning that students reflect on their own actionsduring the consultation. Third, interactions with SPs contributed to students ’identity development, enabling them to know themselves on a  professional and personal level.DiscussionDuring SP encounters, students learn more than just communication skills; the interaction with SPs contributes to their professional and personal identity development. Primarily, the authentic response of an SP during the interaction provides students an understanding...

Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - October 12, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research