Seybert Amy L, Kobulinsky Lawrence R, McKaveney Teresa P
School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Am J Pharm Educ. 2008 Apr 15;72(2):37. doi: 10.5688/aj720237.
To incorporate human patient simulation (HPS) into a pharmacotherapy course and evaluate its impact on students' satisfaction and mastery of course objectives.
Various levels of HPS were used for clinical skills assessments, reinforcement of concepts previously introduced in class, and presentation of simulated patient case scenarios requiring critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities. Pre- and post-simulation examinations and a satisfaction survey instrument were administered.
Significant improvement was seen in students' knowledge on post-simulation examinations. On problem-solving skills, the majority of student groups received a final case grade >95%. Students indicated high levels of satisfaction with the use of HPS in the course and showed increased levels of confidence in their pharmacotherapy/patient care skills.
Human patient simulation provided a unique opportunity for students to apply what they learned and allowed them to practice problem-solving skills. Students grew in confidence and knowledge through exposure to realistic simulation of clinical scenarios. Students showed improvement in knowledge and ability to resolve patient treatment problems, as well as in self-confidence.
将人体患者模拟(HPS)纳入药物治疗课程,并评估其对学生满意度和课程目标掌握程度的影响。
使用不同层次的HPS进行临床技能评估、强化课堂上先前介绍的概念,以及呈现需要批判性思维和解决问题能力的模拟患者病例场景。进行模拟前后的考试以及一项满意度调查。
学生在模拟后考试中的知识水平有显著提高。在解决问题的技能方面,大多数学生小组的最终病例成绩>95%。学生表示对课程中使用HPS高度满意,并对其药物治疗/患者护理技能表现出更高的信心。
人体患者模拟为学生提供了一个应用所学知识的独特机会,并让他们练习解决问题的技能。通过接触临床场景的真实模拟,学生在信心和知识方面都有所成长。学生在解决患者治疗问题的知识和能力以及自信心方面都有提高。