Learning Gain During a Fast Self-driven Bronchoscopy Simulation Training: A Preliminary Study Comparing Low and...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Respiratory Medicine
• Surgical Simulation

Background:

• Traditional bronchoscopy training faces challenges in consistency, objective evaluation, and patient safety.
• Simulation-based training offers a promising alternative for enhancing skill acquisition and objective assessment in bronchoscopy.
• This study investigates self-directed learning using high-fidelity (HFM) and low-fidelity (LFM) bronchoscopy simulation models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of self-driven bronchoscopy simulation training on novice medical students.
• To compare the impact of high-fidelity (HFM) versus low-fidelity (LFM) simulation models on learning outcomes.
• To assess student satisfaction with self-directed simulation-based bronchoscopy training.

Main Methods:

• Novice medical students without prior bronchoscopy experience were randomized into HFM or LFM groups for 4 hours of self-learning.
• Knowledge and skill gains were assessed using pre and posttests with a modified Bronchoscopy Skills and Tasks Assessment Tool.
• Student satisfaction was evaluated via a Likert Scale questionnaire post-testing.

Main Results:

• Both HFM and LFM groups demonstrated significant knowledge and skill progression.
• The HFM group showed superior performance compared to the LFM group in overall scores, knowledge, skills, and procedure duration.
• Participant satisfaction was generally high across both simulation groups, despite study limitations including small sample size and short training duration.

Conclusions:

• Self-driven bronchoscopy simulation training, utilizing both HFM and LFM, is effective for novice medical students.
• High-fidelity simulation models provide greater gains in bronchoscopy skills and knowledge compared to low-fidelity models.
• Further large-scale, long-term studies are recommended to confirm the sustained effectiveness and retention of skills acquired through this self-learning approach.