The dialysis exercise: a learning simulation for medical students

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Clinical Simulation

Background:

• Traditional medical education methods may not fully engage students.
• Problem-solving skills are crucial for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the dialysis exercise, a successful small group decision-making clinical simulation.
• To highlight its effectiveness as an educational technique.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a small group decision-making clinical simulation (dialysis exercise).
• Focus on engaging students cognitively and affectively.

Main Results:

• The dialysis exercise demonstrated complete success as an educational technique.
• The simulation effectively teaches problem-solving skills.

Conclusions:

• The dialysis exercise is a valuable tool for medical education.
• The learning package is suitable for implementation in diverse educational settings.