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Seung-Hun Chon1, Sabrina Hilgers2, Ferdinand Timmermann2
1Department of General, Visceral and Cancer Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Web-based patient simulators like ALICE enhance Objective Structured Clinical Examination preparation by improving declarative knowledge and performance. This training boosts student motivation and offers a flexible, effective learning solution.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Virtual Patient Simulation
Background:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is crucial for assessing clinical competencies but training is resource-intensive.
- Web-based immersive patient simulators, such as ALICE (Artificial Learning Interface of Clinical Education), offer a solution for accessible, self-paced OSCE practice.
- Previous studies indicate ALICE positively impacts knowledge gain and student motivation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a web-based curriculum for OSCE preparation using the ALICE simulator.
- To evaluate the impact of ALICE on declarative and process knowledge acquisition.
- To assess the influence of ALICE on student motivation for OSCEs.
Main Methods:
- A curriculum was designed implementing 2 surgical OSCE stations into the ALICE framework.
- 160 medical students participated: 100 using ALICE, 60 in a control group.
- Simulator performance was validated, and knowledge gain/motivation were assessed.
Main Results:
- The ALICE-based curriculum significantly improved declarative knowledge and OSCE performance.
- Simulator validation confirmed face, content, construct, and predictive validity.
- Students reported high motivation and engagement with the ALICE simulator.
Conclusions:
- ALICE provides effective web-based training for Objective Structured Clinical Examination preparation.
- It serves as a valuable didactic intervention, enhancing knowledge and motivation.
- The simulator offers a flexible and engaging method for medical students to practice clinical skills.
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