[Clinical teaching with simulated patients in psychiatry and psychotherapy. A controlled pilot study]. / Einsatz von Simulationspatienten in den Lehrfächern Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. Eine kontrollierte Pilotstudie.
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; 79(11): 1273-4, 1276, 1278, passim, 2008 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Because of the new medical licensure act in Germany, much more bedside teaching than before is needed. For many of the relevant clinical pictures, few patients can be expected to undergo study lessons. That is why many universities use simulated patients (SP). In contrast to other disciplines such as internal medicine or surgery, there is not much literature about SP in psychiatry and psychotherapy. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate if SP used for clinical teaching in addition to real patients are well accepted for simulation of psychiatric illnesses and clinical teaching. After randomization, one half of the 139 study medical students were taught using real patients and the other half using real patients and SP. The amounts of patient contact were equal in both groups. Using a questionnaire, pre- and postanalysis was carried out of answers about communication skills, the capability of addressing difficult subjects such as suicidality, and interest in psychiatry. The acceptance rate of SP was very high. Students' ratings of clinical teaching and their own performance, and their interest in future psychiatric work were significantly higher in the SP group. The results of this pilot study are very encouraging and indicate that the systematic use of SP in clinical psychiatric teaching is not only an appropriate alternative to real patients but also can lead to higher quality.
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Assunto principal:
Psiquiatria
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Psicoterapia
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Simulação de Paciente
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Currículo
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Educação Médica
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Europa
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Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article