Medical students' satisfaction with the Applied Basic Clinical Seminar with Scenarios for Students, a novel simulation-based learning method in Greece.
Title | Medical students' satisfaction with the Applied Basic Clinical Seminar with Scenarios for Students, a novel simulation-based learning method in Greece. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Pantelidis, P., Staikoglou N., Paparoidamis G., Drosos C., Karamaroudis S., Samara A., Keskinis C., Sideris M., Giannakoulas G., Tsoulfas G., & Karagiannis A. |
Journal | J Educ Eval Health Prof |
Volume | 13 |
Pagination | 13 |
Date Published | 2016 |
ISSN | 1975-5937 |
Keywords | Attitude of Health Personnel, Clinical Competence, Consumer Behavior, Curriculum, Education, Medical, Undergraduate, Educational Measurement, Female, Greece, Humans, Male, Personal Satisfaction, Problem-Based Learning, Schools, Medical, Simulation Training, Students, Medical, Surveys and Questionnaires |
Abstract | PURPOSE: The integration of simulation-based learning (SBL) methods holds promise for improving the medical education system in Greece. The Applied Basic Clinical Seminar with Scenarios for Students (ABCS3) is a novel two-day SBL course that was designed by the Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students. The ABCS3 targeted undergraduate medical students and consisted of three core components: the case-based lectures, the ABCDE hands-on station, and the simulation-based clinical scenarios. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the general educational environment of the course, as well as the skills and knowledge acquired by the participants.METHODS: Two sets of questions were distributed to the participants: the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire and an internally designed feedback questionnaire (InEv). A multiple-choice examination was also distributed prior to the course and following its completion. A total of 176 participants answered the DREEM questionnaire, 56 the InEv, and 60 the MCQs.RESULTS: The overall DREEM score was 144.61 (±28.05) out of 200. Delegates who participated in both the case-based lectures and the interactive scenarios core components scored higher than those who only completed the case-based lecture session (P=0.038). The mean overall feedback score was 4.12 (±0.56) out of 5. Students scored significantly higher on the post-test than on the pre-test (P<0.001).CONCLUSION: The ABCS3 was found to be an effective SBL program, as medical students reported positive opinions about their experiences and exhibited improvements in their clinical knowledge and skills. |
DOI | 10.3352/jeehp.2016.13.13 |
Alternate Journal | J Educ Eval Health Prof |
PubMed ID | 27012313 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4835742 |