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Enhancing healthcare communication education: Standardised patient programmes
Pooja A Nawathe1, Alaina Herrington2
1Department of Pediatrics, Cardiology and Biomedical Sciences, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Standardised patients (SPs) enhance healthcare education through realistic simulations. Key program elements include recruitment, training, and quality improvement for skilled professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Professional Skill Development
Background:
- Standardised patients (SPs) are crucial in healthcare education for simulating real-world clinical scenarios.
- Effective SP programs require structured phases from recruitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Sustained engagement of SPs is vital for program success and learner skill enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted roles of standardised patients in healthcare education.
- To highlight methodologies for realistic scenario simulation and skill development.
- To outline strategies for successful SP program implementation and optimization.
Main Methods:
- Utilisation of role-play and in-person methodologies for scenario simulation.
- Implementation of structured phases: recruitment, onboarding, training, and quality improvement.
- Employment of engagement strategies: tailored training, quizzes, videos, and self-assessment tools.
Main Results:
- SPs provide a flexible, controlled environment for experiential learning and skill acquisition.
- Key program elements ensure a qualified and engaged pool of standardised patients.
- Technology, quality assurance, and evaluation are essential for dynamic SP programs.
Conclusions:
- Holistic implementation and continuous improvement are vital for optimising SP programs.
- SPs significantly contribute to the technical and non-technical skill enhancement of healthcare professionals, particularly in anaesthesia.
- Addressing challenges through clear objectives and strategic planning facilitates successful SP program launch and sustainability.
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