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1Department of Algology, The People's Hospital of Dujiangyan, No 622 Baolian Road, Dujiangyan, Sichuan, 611830, China.
Heliyon
|August 14, 2023
Summary
Simulation-based training (SBT) significantly improves medical students' theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and non-technical abilities in anesthesiology. Further research is needed to confirm patient outcome improvements and cost-effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology Training
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Simulation-based training (SBT) is increasingly utilized in medical education.
- A comprehensive review of SBT's impact specifically in anesthesiology is lacking.
- This study aimed to compare SBT with non-simulation-based training (NSBT) in anesthesia education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based training (SBT) in anesthesiology education.
- To compare the outcomes of SBT versus non-simulation-based training (NSBT).
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
- Searched databases including PubMed, Ovid (EMBASE, MEDLINE), CNKI, and CBM up to June 2022.
- Included 25 RCTs with 1621 medical students.
Main Results:
- SBT significantly improved theoretical scores (MD: 5.28) and skill scores (MD: 7.63) compared to NSBT.
- SBT enhanced teaching effects, including success rate, analytic skills, learning interest, efficiency, and satisfaction.
- SBT notably improved non-technical abilities such as cooperative ability, problem-solving, and situational awareness.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based training is an effective method for enhancing theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and non-technical abilities in anesthesiology.
- High-quality RCTs are needed to verify if these improvements translate to better patient outcomes.
- The cost-benefit analysis of implementing SBT in anesthesiology education requires careful consideration.
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