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Mihaela Botezatu1, Håkan Hult, Mesfin Kassaye Tessma

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Virtual patients (VPs) enhance medical education by improving knowledge retention compared to traditional methods. This study found VPs led to better learning outcomes in haematology and cardiology assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

  • Virtual patients (VPs), high-fidelity simulators, and standardized patients are effective educational tools.
  • These methods support knowledge retention and improve learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare knowledge retention between virtual patients (VPs) and traditional learning activities.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of VPs in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled study was conducted with 49 medical students.
  • Students were assessed early and delayed on haematology and cardiology topics using VPs and regular exams.
  • A 0-10 scoring rubric was used for assessments.

Main Results:

  • Virtual patients (VPs) demonstrated better retention than traditional methods in both early and delayed assessments.
  • Statistically significant differences were observed for both haematology and cardiology topics (p<0.001).
  • Effect sizes ranged from 0.5 to 0.8, indicating a moderate to large effect.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual patients (VPs) lead to superior knowledge retention compared to traditional learning methods.
  • VP-based learning is a valuable tool for medical education, particularly for subjects like internal medicine.