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Neurocognitive Correlates of Clinical Decision Making: A Pilot Study Using Electroencephalography.

Serkan Toy¹, Somayeh B Shafiei², Sahin Ozsoy³

¹Departments of Basic Science Education & Health Systems and Implementation Science, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA.

|December 23, 2023

Summary

Electroencephalography (EEG) revealed distinct brain functional connectivity patterns in expert anesthesiologists compared to novices during a simulated exam, offering insights into clinical reasoning. These neurocognitive differences highlight potential markers for advanced clinical decision-making skills.

Keywords:

clinical reasoning decision making electroencephalogram medical education neurocognitive evidence

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Medical Education
Cognitive Science

Background:

Clinical reasoning is crucial for patient care but challenging to study.
Traditional methods like self-reports and observation have limitations in capturing reasoning processes.
Neuroimaging offers a novel approach to investigate the cognitive underpinnings of clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore neurocognitive correlates of clinical decision-making using electroencephalography (EEG).
To compare EEG patterns between novice anesthesiology residents and experienced fellows during a simulated oral examination.

Main Methods:

Utilized EEG recordings from novice residents and fellows during a standardized oral exam simulation.
Analyzed power spectral density (PSD) and functional connectivity (coherence) of EEG data.
Collected demographic information, self-reported cognitive load, and performance scores.

Main Results:

Fellows demonstrated significantly higher performance scores than novices (p < 0.001).
No significant differences in self-reported cognitive load or PSD were observed between groups.
Significant differences in functional connectivity (coherence) were found, particularly in frontal, frontoparietal, and frontotemporal areas, distinguishing fellows from novices.

Conclusions:

Functional connectivity patterns in EEG differentiate experienced clinicians from novices.
These neurocognitive markers may provide insights into the mechanisms of superior clinical reasoning.
Suggests future research to develop hypothesis-driven studies on cognitive processes in clinical expertise.