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  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

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  • Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant public health challenge.
  • Healthcare professionals require effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy.
  • Standardized patient simulations offer a valuable tool for training in sensitive health discussions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a dedicated learning unit on student knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to vaccine hesitancy.
  • To assess the effectiveness of standardized patient encounters in preparing students to manage vaccine refusal.
  • To measure changes in student confidence and competence in discussing vaccination with patients.

Main Methods:

  • A learning unit incorporating two standardized patient simulations.
  • Pre- and post-simulation surveys assessing attitudes and knowledge regarding vaccine hesitancy.
  • A 16-item rubric evaluated student performance in communication and rhetoric during simulations.
  • Formal coursework on addressing vaccine hesitancy provided between simulations.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed across all 16 items of the assessment rubric.
  • 9 out of 13 attitude survey items showed significant positive changes post-intervention.
  • Largest knowledge gains were noted regarding thimerosal, vaccine safety, and immune system capacity.
  • 94% of students reported satisfaction with the learning unit.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented learning unit effectively enhanced student confidence and ability to address vaccine hesitancy.
  • Simulation-based education is a viable method for improving healthcare professionals' skills in vaccine communication.
  • The findings support the integration of such training modules into medical curricula to combat vaccine misinformation.