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PC CLIN-SIM: a toolbook based clinical simulation environment
P Pincetl1, E Cobbs, J Hubshman
1Department of Computer Medicine, George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study developed a computer-based geriatric medicine curriculum for health students. The program offers realistic patient simulations and a reference database to enhance clinical management skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Commercial simulation programs lack adequate geriatric content and functionality.
- There is a need for specialized training in managing complex geriatric patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a computer-based core curriculum in geriatric medicine.
- To provide medical and allied health students with experience in managing complex patients.
- To develop an adaptable simulation platform for future content expansion.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between Computer Medicine, Health Care Sciences, Medicine, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science departments.
- Development of case simulations linked to a comprehensive reference database.
- Inclusion of free text entry and time simulation for increased fidelity.
- Focus on creating an intuitive, user-friendly, and consistent interface.
Main Results:
- A functional computer-based curriculum for geriatric medicine was created.
- The simulation program incorporates realistic elements like free text entry and time simulation.
- The platform is designed as a flexible shell for incorporating additional medical content.
Conclusions:
- The developed clinical simulation program effectively addresses the need for geriatric medicine training.
- The program's design enhances user experience and simulation fidelity.
- This initiative provides a scalable model for interdisciplinary medical simulation development.