Gibbs Vivien
Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
Ultrasound. 2015 Nov;23(4):204-11. doi: 10.1177/1742271X15604665. Epub 2015 Sep 15.
Simulation as an effective pedagogy is gaining momentum at all levels of health care education. Limited research has been undertaken on the role of simulated learning in health care and further evaluation is needed to explore the quality of learning opportunities offered, and their effectiveness in the preparation of students for clinical practice. This study was undertaken to explore ways of integrating simulation-based learning into sonography training to enhance clinical preparation. A qualitative study was undertaken, using interviews to investigate the experiences of a group of sonography students after interacting with an ultrasound simulator. The perceptions of their clinical mentors on the effectiveness of this equipment to support the education and development of sonographers were also explored. The findings confirm that ultrasound simulators provide learning opportunities in an unpressurised environment, which reduces stress for the student and potential harm to patients. Busy clinical departments acknowledge the advantages of opportunities for students to acquire basic psychomotor skills in a classroom setting, thereby avoiding the inevitable reduction in patient throughput which results from clinical training. The limitations of simulation equipment to support the development of the full range of clinical skills required by sonographers were highlighted and suggestions made for more effective integration of simulation into the teaching and learning process. Ultrasound simulators have a role in sonography education, but continued research needs to be undertaken in order to develop appropriate strategies to support students, educators and mentors to effectively integrate this methodology.
作为一种有效的教学方法，模拟在各级医疗保健教育中越来越受到重视。关于模拟学习在医疗保健中的作用的研究有限，需要进一步评估以探索所提供学习机会的质量，以及它们在使学生为临床实践做好准备方面的有效性。本研究旨在探索将基于模拟的学习融入超声检查培训以加强临床准备的方法。进行了一项定性研究，通过访谈调查一组超声检查专业学生在与超声模拟器互动后的经历。还探讨了他们的临床导师对该设备支持超声检查技师教育和发展有效性的看法。研究结果证实，超声模拟器在无压力的环境中提供学习机会，这减轻了学生的压力并减少了对患者的潜在伤害。繁忙的临床科室认可学生在课堂环境中获得基本心理运动技能的机会所具有的优势，从而避免了临床培训导致的患者就诊量不可避免的减少。研究强调了模拟设备在支持超声检查技师所需的全方位临床技能发展方面的局限性，并就更有效地将模拟融入教学过程提出了建议。超声模拟器在超声检查教育中发挥着作用，但需要持续开展研究，以制定适当的策略来支持学生、教育工作者和导师有效地整合这种方法。
