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  • Medical Education
  • Diabetology
  • Patient Simulation

Background:

  • The Geneva School of Health Sciences' Nutrition and Dietetics department utilizes a unique pedagogical approach.
  • This method involves simulating the daily life of a person with diabetes for students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a 4-day diabetes patient simulation on student understanding.
  • To evaluate student empathy and comprehension of challenges related to diabetes management and adherence.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-day simulation where students adopted diabetic treatment and lifestyle recommendations.
  • A survey of 29 participating students to gather their experiences and insights.

Main Results:

  • Students reported constant preoccupation with the disease, eating without hunger, and facing daily difficulties.
  • Only 14% of students achieved 100% adherence to recommendations during the simulation.
  • The experience significantly enhanced student empathy and understanding of patient non-adherence.

Conclusions:

  • Simulating the diabetic experience is an effective pedagogical tool for healthcare students.
  • This method improves understanding of treatment adherence challenges and fosters empathy.
  • Wider implementation in medical and paramedical training is recommended.