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A practical approach to developing cases for standardized patients
K E Olive1, D M Elnicki, M J Kelley
1Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University, P.O. Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614-0622, USA.
Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This article details creating standardized patient cases for medical education. It covers defining goals, developing patient profiles, clinical details, and feedback mechanisms to improve learning and assessment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Standardized patient (SP) cases are crucial for realistic clinical training.
- Developing effective SP cases requires a systematic approach to ensure educational value.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a structured process for developing high-quality standardized patient cases.
- To provide guidelines for incorporating diverse clinical information and feedback strategies.
Main Methods:
- Define clear educational objectives for the simulation.
- Develop patient characteristics, interaction settings, and comprehensive clinical information (history, physical findings, labs).
- Establish guidelines for SPs on information disclosure and student feedback.
Main Results:
- A systematic process for creating standardized patient cases was outlined.
- Methods for enhancing case value through SP training and feedback were discussed.
- Considerations for using cases in examinations, including grading, cost, validity, and reliability, were addressed.
Conclusions:
- A structured approach is essential for developing effective standardized patient cases.
- Incorporating detailed clinical information and robust feedback mechanisms maximizes educational impact.
- Careful planning regarding assessment and logistical factors ensures the utility and validity of SP simulations.