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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Healthcare Simulation
Standardized Patient Programs

Background:

Simulated patients (SPs) are integral to medical education, but practices for recruitment, development, and evaluation vary widely among institutions.
Limited sharing of expertise and resources exists between SP programs, hindering collaborative advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a basis for comparing different SP programs to facilitate mutual learning.
To understand the current landscape of SP educational practices across European institutions.

Main Methods:

A survey instrument was piloted by the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) in 2006.
The survey was administered to key SP contacts in medical schools across four European countries (Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands).
A 49-item questionnaire, developed collaboratively, achieved an 86% response rate.

Main Results:

Significant differences were observed in SP development and quality assurance approaches between countries.
SP education is resource-intensive, yet inter-institutional resource sharing was minimal, even within the same country.

Conclusions:

A strong need exists for enhanced collaboration among institutions in developing and assuring the quality of simulated patients.
Facilitating closer partnerships can improve SP program effectiveness and resource utilization.