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Comparing traditional and computer-based training methods for standardized patients.

Anthony Errichetti1, John R Boulet

  • 1Institute for Clinical Competence, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northern Blvd., PO Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000, USA. terriche@nyit.com

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|September 27, 2006
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Computer-based training for standardized patients (SPs) improves their performance and accuracy in documenting patient encounters. This method enhances portrayal fidelity and documentation accuracy compared to traditional training techniques.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Simulation in Healthcare

Background:

  • Computer-based training is prevalent in medical education.
  • Application of computer-based training for standardized patient (SP) development is under-researched.
  • This study compares traditional SP training with computer-based training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare traditional SP training with computer-based training.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of computer-assisted educational programs for SPs.
  • To assess the impact on portrayal fidelity and documentation accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Ten SPs trained on 5 cases, assigned to computer-based or traditional training groups.
  • Forty medical students assessed encounters with both computer- and trainer-trained SPs.

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  • Portrayal fidelity and documentation accuracy assessed via videotape review.

    • Main Results:

    • Computer-based training led to significantly greater documentation accuracy.
    • Computer-trained SPs demonstrated greater portrayal fidelity than traditionally trained SPs.
    • Traditional SP performances were realistic but less dependable than computer-trained SPs.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-assisted educational programs are effective for training SPs.
    • This method enhances SP performance fidelity.
    • Improved accuracy in history taking and physical examination documentation is achieved.