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Integrating Mind Mapping with Virtual Simulation: A Cognitive Scaffolding for Clinical Reasoning in Residency.

Qinqing Chen¹, Fangfang Xi¹, Min Lv¹

¹Department of Obstetrics, Women's Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.

International Journal of Women'S Health

|June 11, 2026

Summary

Mind Mapping-Virtual Simulation (MM-VSP) training improved OB/GYN residents' clinical reasoning and procedural skills. This innovative approach enhanced competency without increasing cognitive load, showing significant gains in history taking and specialty skills.

Keywords:

clinical reasoning mind mapping obstetrics and gynecology residents virtual simulation

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Simulation-Based Learning
Clinical Reasoning

Background:

Resident training requires effective methods for developing clinical reasoning and procedural skills.
Virtual simulation (VSP) offers a controlled environment for medical training.
Integrating mind mapping with VSP may enhance learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of Mind Mapping-Virtual Simulation (MM-VSP) compared to traditional VSP in improving clinical reasoning and procedural competencies among obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) residents.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study involved 80 second-year OB/GYN residents.
Participants were divided into a study group (MM-VSP, n=40) and a control group (VSP, n=40).
Outcomes included theoretical knowledge, clinical competency, and learner satisfaction assessed via annual competency evaluations.

Main Results:

No significant difference in theoretical knowledge between groups.
The MM-VSP group showed significantly higher scores in History Taking (p < 0.01), Clinical Reasoning (p < 0.01), and OB/GYN Specialty Skills (p < 0.01).
Higher instructional satisfaction (p < 0.01) and perceived learning outcomes (p < 0.01) were reported by the MM-VSP group.

Conclusions:

MM-VSP training is associated with enhanced complex reasoning and procedural skills in OB/GYN residents.
This method improved key competencies without imposing additional cognitive burden.
MM-VSP represents a promising educational tool for resident training in OB/GYN.