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Applying theory to practice in undergraduate education using high fidelity simulation
Pamela J Morgan1, Doreen Cleave-Hogg, Susan Desousa
1Department of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Canada.
Medical Teacher
|April 22, 2006
Summary
High-fidelity patient simulation significantly improved undergraduate pharmacology test scores and team performance in managing cardiac arrhythmias. This experiential learning bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in a safe environment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation Technology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Theoretical knowledge in pharmacology and physiology requires practical application.
- High-fidelity patient simulation offers a realistic environment for skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if experiential learning via high-fidelity simulation enhances undergraduate performance.
- To assess improvements in simulation-based and written examination scores.
Main Methods:
- Undergraduates completed pre- and post-simulation pharmacology quizzes.
- Students participated in four cardiac arrhythmia simulation scenarios in teams.
- Performance was evaluated using checklists and global rating scales, with faculty-facilitated feedback.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvement observed in pharmacology written test scores.
- Simulation team performance demonstrated significant improvement.
- High correlation between checklist and global rating scores in most scenarios.
Conclusions:
- High-fidelity simulation effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Simulation provides a valuable, safe, and realistic learning experience for healthcare students.
- Simulation technology can enrich the examination of communication and team dynamics in novice learners.
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