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Experiential learning in an anaesthesia simulation centre: analysis of students' comments
Doreen Cleave-Hogg1, Pamela J Morgan
1Department of Anaesthesia, University of Toronto, Canada. d.cleave@utoronto.ca
Medical Teacher
|July 6, 2002
Summary
Medical students found anesthesia simulators a valuable tool for applying knowledge in realistic scenarios. This computer-controlled patient simulator provided a safe environment for practicing anesthesia cases.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology Simulation
Background:
- Undergraduate medical education increasingly utilizes simulation for experiential learning.
- Anesthesia rotations offer opportunities for practical skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate undergraduate medical students' perceptions of a computer-controlled patient simulator.
- To analyze student feedback on the nature of learning derived from simulator use.
Main Methods:
- Fourth-year medical students on anesthesia rotation participated in simulator sessions.
- A satisfaction survey was administered, and qualitative data from comments were analyzed.
- 145 students completed the questionnaire, achieving a 100% return rate.
Main Results:
- 88% of students reported a positive learning experience applying knowledge in a realistic setting.
- Students highlighted the simulator's value for practicing anesthesia cases safely.
- Some students noted initial discomfort, though it did not impede performance.
Conclusions:
- Computer-controlled patient simulators provide valuable, safe, and challenging learning opportunities for medical students.
- Simulator experiences enhance the application of theoretical knowledge in practical anesthesia scenarios.
- Qualitative feedback offers insights into the effectiveness of simulation in medical training.