Standardized Patient Experience With the Fundoscopic Exam

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Ophthalmology
• Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

• Standardized patients (SPs) are crucial for teaching physical examination skills.
• Few medical schools use SPs for fundoscopy training.
• Limited guidance exists on preparing SPs for fundoscopy exams.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore SPs' attitudes, experiences, and comfort levels teaching the fundoscopic exam.
• To assess SP preparedness and satisfaction with training for fundoscopy.

Main Methods:

• Surveyed 26 SPs from two medical institutions before and after fundoscopy training.
• Assessed comfort with fundoscopic exam and pupil dilation.
• Collected data on SP experience and satisfaction with training.

Main Results:

• 80% satisfaction with dilation information; 90% satisfied with learner guidance.
• Average comfort level 3.76/5.
• 90% willing to participate in future sessions, including those with dilation.

Conclusions:

• SPs can be successfully oriented for fundoscopy training.
• Proper preparation enhances SP comfort and willingness to participate.
• SPs express concerns regarding dilation duration and light exposure.