Event Title
Web-based patient simulation to teach clinical reasoning
Location
Terry
Format
Podium Presentation
Start Date
16-1-2010 9:45 AM
End Date
16-1-2010 10:15 AM
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The literature suggests frequent exposure to realistic patient scenarios is a key component in the development of clinical reasoning skills. Exposure to real patients may be impractical and unsafe. Computerized patient simulations may be an alternative educational tool to frequently expose students to realistic cases and without harm to patients.
PURPOSE: DESCRIPTION OF INNOVATION We have designed a web-based patient simulation program for physical therapists that allows users to complete a history, examine, diagnose and manage a patient case. The program has limited prompting, provides immediate feedback, and is capable of incorporating images as well as audio and video files.
METHODOLOGY & OUTCOMES A two-group pre/post-test pilot study was completed comparing outcomes on the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT). Instruction for one group was three text cases and the other received the same cases in the simulation program. Analysis of variance revealed no significant differences for group or instructional method. However, subscale scores of the HSRT were significantly higher for the simulation group on the evaluation sub scale.
RESULTS & DISCUSSION Preliminary data suggest that further study of web-based simulation to teach clinical reasoning is merited. It is likely the three case dose, was not sufficient to effect a change in clinical reasoning skill. We have designed a follow up study comparing a larger groups of students that will complete six cases in either text or simulation format.
Web-based patient simulation to teach clinical reasoning
Terry
INTRODUCTION: The literature suggests frequent exposure to realistic patient scenarios is a key component in the development of clinical reasoning skills. Exposure to real patients may be impractical and unsafe. Computerized patient simulations may be an alternative educational tool to frequently expose students to realistic cases and without harm to patients.
PURPOSE: DESCRIPTION OF INNOVATION We have designed a web-based patient simulation program for physical therapists that allows users to complete a history, examine, diagnose and manage a patient case. The program has limited prompting, provides immediate feedback, and is capable of incorporating images as well as audio and video files.
METHODOLOGY & OUTCOMES A two-group pre/post-test pilot study was completed comparing outcomes on the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT). Instruction for one group was three text cases and the other received the same cases in the simulation program. Analysis of variance revealed no significant differences for group or instructional method. However, subscale scores of the HSRT were significantly higher for the simulation group on the evaluation sub scale.
RESULTS & DISCUSSION Preliminary data suggest that further study of web-based simulation to teach clinical reasoning is merited. It is likely the three case dose, was not sufficient to effect a change in clinical reasoning skill. We have designed a follow up study comparing a larger groups of students that will complete six cases in either text or simulation format.
