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[Simulation in medical education in Iceland]
Elsa Valsdottir1, Hans Haraldsson2, Asta Bryndís Schram3
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Landspítali - National University Hospital of Iceland.
Laeknabladid
|September 28, 2023
Summary
Medical simulation use in Iceland is limited, with less than a third of faculty reporting experience. Barriers include lack of resources and training, hindering widespread adoption of simulation in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Healthcare Professional Training
Context:
- Simulation centers are integral to medical school curricula globally.
- This study assesses the current state of simulation in medical education within Iceland.
- It examines student and faculty perspectives, barriers, and facilitators to simulation integration.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the extent of simulation use in medical training at the University of Iceland.
- To identify factors that promote or impede the implementation of simulation-based teaching.
- To analyze the presence and representation of simulation concepts in the university's course catalog.
Summary:
- Surveys of 65% of students and faculty revealed limited simulation experience, with only about a third of faculty utilizing it.
- Positive attitudes towards simulation were reported, yet significant barriers like insufficient facilities, funding, and training persist.
- Keywords related to simulation were infrequently found in the university's course catalog.
Impact:
- Findings indicate a need to enhance infrastructure and provide targeted training to increase simulation adoption.
- The study highlights potential discrepancies in the emphasis placed on innovative teaching methods.
- Recommendations focus on improving resources and faculty development to advance simulation in medical education.
