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The aim of this study is to investigate the learning outcome of three different setups using the time in between simulation-based training for Danish medical interns.
57 Danish medical interns devided into 6 teams underwent two days of simulation-based training in acute medical conditions using the SimMan 3G simulator (Laerdal Denmark, Copenhagen). Between simulations interns participated in a priority exercise challenging their ability to prioritize patients. They also observed other interns simulations at the simulation ward or observed the simulations in the debriefing room. A questionnaire was used to evaluate the self-reported learning outcome.
By reducing the time spent observing other interns performing simulations a higher learning outcome can be achieved.
To be team-leader at simulations received 5.7 points of 6.0 possible with a significant better learning outcome than any other positions (p<0.001). To assist the team leader received 4.8 points. The priority exercise received 4.6 points with no significant difference between this and assisting the team leader (p=0.15). To observe simulations in the debriefing room or in the simulation ward received 4.2 and 4.1 point respectively, without significant difference between the two functions (p=0.95).
A very good self-reported learning outcome are received when participating in simulation based training. The learning outcome can be increased by introducing a priority exercise and reduce the time spends as an observer.
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