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A Pilot Curriculum to Integrate Standardized Patient Simulation into Clinical Pastoral Education
Rami A Ahmed1, Deborah R Damore2, Joseph F Viti2
1Summa Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH, USA Department of Medical Education, Summa Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH, USA.
Standardized patient (SP) simulations enhance clinical pastoral care education. Residents showed improved performance in simulated scenarios compared to verbatim sessions, highlighting simulation
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Pastoral Care
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Experiential learning is crucial for clinical pastoral care residents.
- Standardized patient (SP) simulations offer a novel approach to this training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of SP simulations in clinical pastoral care education.
- To compare resident performance in simulated versus verbatim sessions.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study included 7 clinical pastoral care residents.
- Residents participated in 2 verbatim SP sessions and 2 simulation sessions.
- Self- and faculty evaluations were conducted, followed by debriefing.
Main Results:
- Performance ratings were significantly higher in simulated scenarios compared to verbatim sessions.
- This suggests a potential benefit of simulation for skill development.
Conclusions:
- Medical simulation is a promising teaching methodology for training clinical pastoral education (CPE) residents.
- Further research is needed to validate skills acquired through simulation, verbatim reports, and CPE competencies.
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