Application Effects and Optimization Strategies of Multi-Scenario Simulation Teaching in Practical Instruction of...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Infectious Diseases
• Simulation-based Learning

Background:

• Effective training in infectious diseases is crucial for medical and nursing students.
• Traditional teaching methods may not fully develop essential practical competencies.
• Simulation offers a promising avenue for enhancing clinical skills in a controlled environment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of multi-scenario simulation teaching versus traditional methods.
• To assess the impact on practical competence and clinical performance in infectious disease training.
• To explore effects on clinical reasoning, teamwork, satisfaction, and cognitive load.

Main Methods:

• A prospective randomized controlled trial involving 121 medical and nursing students.
• Random assignment to either a multi-scenario simulation group (n=60) or a traditional teaching group (n=61).
• Intervention included simulation of key clinical workflows like triage, isolation, and infection prevention.

Main Results:

• The simulation group showed significantly higher Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scores (mean difference 8.1, P < 0.001).
• Critical action compliance rates were substantially higher in the simulation group (10.5% increase, P < 0.001).
• Simulation learners reported improved teamwork, higher satisfaction and self-efficacy, and lower cognitive load.

Conclusions:

• Multi-scenario simulation teaching is highly effective in enhancing practical competence for infectious disease training.
• Simulation improves safety-critical performance and overall learning experiences for healthcare students.
• This method offers a valuable pedagogical strategy for infectious disease education and beyond.