Feasibility of scenario-based simulation training versus traditional workshops in continuing medical education: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction Although simulation-based training is increasingly used for medical education, its benefits in continuing medical education (CME) are less established. This study seeks to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating simulation-based training into a CME conference and compare its effective...

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Published in:Medical education online 2013-01, Vol.18 (1), p.21312
Main Authors: Kerr, Brendan, Lee-Ann Hawkins, Trisha, Herman, Robert, Barnes, Sue, Kaufmann, Stephanie, Fraser, Kristin, Ma, Irene W Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical, Continuing - methods
Female
Humans
Male
Self Report
Simulation Training
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Summary:Introduction Although simulation-based training is increasingly used for medical education, its benefits in continuing medical education (CME) are less established. This study seeks to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating simulation-based training into a CME conference and compare its effectiveness with the traditional workshop in improving knowledge and self-reported confidence. Methods Participants (N=27) were group randomized to either a simulation-based workshop or a traditional case-based workshop. Results Post-training, knowledge assessment score neither did increase significantly in the traditional group (d=0.13; p=0.76) nor did significantly decrease in the simulation group (d= - 0.44; p=0.19). Self-reported comfort in patient assessment parameters increased in both groups (p
ISSN:1087-2981