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Designing authentic simulations in ROSE and EBUS for undergraduate laboratory medicine students
Alina Miranda1,2, Alison Kelly3, Vincent Williams1
1School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning
|May 6, 2022
Summary
Simulation-based education (SBE) enhances laboratory medicine training by simulating real-world diagnostic pressures and team interactions. This approach improves student decision-making and communication skills, crucial for patient care and personalized medicine.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Laboratory Medicine
- Simulation-Based Education
Background:
- Simulation-based education (SBE) is established in medicine and nursing.
- Laboratory medicine training requires progressive skill development.
- Diagnostic cytology demands continuous adaptation to evolving industry practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply the National Health Education and Training in Simulation (NHET-Sim) framework for laboratory medicine student simulations.
- To develop and deliver high-fidelity simulations contextualizing diagnostic procedures.
- To prepare students for contemporary laboratory testing and industry expectations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the NHET-Sim framework.
- Collaborated with actors and industry partners.
- Developed five distinct laboratory medicine simulation scenarios.
- Delivered simulations to final-year students.
Main Results:
- Successfully developed and delivered five high-fidelity SBE scenarios.
- Simulations contextualized diagnostic pressures and team dynamics.
- Provided a platform for testing decision-making in technical, clinical, and diagnostic competencies.
Conclusions:
- SBE positively impacts student confidence in interdisciplinary and interprofessional communication.
- Enhanced communication is vital for successful patient management.
- SBE prepares students for complex investigations and multidisciplinary patient-centered care in diagnostic cytology.
