Using Neurology Trainees as Standardized Patients in a Neurological Emergency Simulation Curriculum for Medical Students.
Med Sci Educ
; 34(3): 589-599, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
Simulation manikins have limited ability to mimic neurological exam findings, which has historically constrained their use in neurology education. We developed a cased-based simulation curriculum in which neurology trainees acted as standardized patients (SPs) and portrayed the neurologic exam for medical students. Materials/Methods:
We ran monthly simulations of two cases (acute stroke and seizure) with resident/fellow SPs. Pre-/post-session surveys assessed students' self-rated confidence in neurological clinical skills (gathering a history, performing an exam, presenting a case) and knowledge domains. Questions about students' attitudes about neurology were adapted from a validated assessment tool. Paired t-tests were performed for quantitative items. Qualitative thematic analysis identified key themes.Results:
Sixty-one students participated. Post-session, students reported significantly higher self-confidence in all neurological clinical skills and knowledge domains (p < 0.002). Greater than ninety-five percent agreed the session met the learning objectives; 95% recommended it to others. Resident/fellow SPs were cited as the most effective educational component. Students appreciated evaluating acute emergencies and reported an increased interest in neurology careers.Conclusions:
A case-based simulation curriculum with neurology trainees portraying the SP increased students' self-reported knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing neurological emergencies. Our intervention may improve medical student neurology education and increase interest in the field. Future research should evaluate clinical skills objectively. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-024-02016-w.
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