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Implementing and evaluating a patient instructor program

H L Broder1, C A Feldman, R A Saporito

  • 1Department of General and Hospital Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School, Newark, 07103, USA. Broder@umdnj.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|September 1, 1996
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The Patient Instructor (PI) program significantly improved medical students' data-gathering and interpersonal skills. This innovative approach using simulated patients enhances clinical competency and communication abilities.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Skills Training
  • Healthcare Simulation

Background:

  • Effective data-gathering and interpersonal skills are crucial for medical professionals.
  • Traditional training methods may not fully address the development of these essential clinical competencies.
  • Patient Instructor (PI) programs offer a simulated environment for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a Patient Instructor (PI) program in enhancing medical students' data-gathering and interpersonal skills.
  • To assess the impact of PI-led training on students' ability to identify key patient history information and improve communication.
  • To determine the overall student perception of the PI program's utility.

Main Methods:

  • Third-year medical students (n=132) from two consecutive classes participated in a three-hour rotation.

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  • Each student interviewed four Patient Instructors (PIs), each portraying a unique patient scenario.
  • Student performance was assessed using content checklists and the Arizona Clinical Interview Rating Scale (ACIR), with feedback provided by PIs.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvement in data-gathering skills was observed on content checklists between the first and second interview rounds (p < 0.01).
    • Significant enhancement in interpersonal skills, as measured by the ACIR, was noted across multiple interview rounds (p < 0.01).
    • Student evaluations of the PI program were positive, indicating perceived benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • The Patient Instructor (PI) program effectively enhances both data-gathering and interpersonal skills in medical students.
    • Simulation-based training using PIs is a valuable tool for improving clinical communication and diagnostic abilities.
    • The program demonstrates a positive impact on student learning and confidence in patient interactions.