Integration of virtual patients into existing curricula of bh pediatric departments results of two evaluation studies

• Autorzy: Bokonjic D. , Petrov B. , Masic S. , Huwendiek S. , Lozo S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Introduction: Virtual patients (VPs) are interactive computer programmes that simulate real-life clinical scenarios. We have identified pediatric departments at BH Medical faculties Foca and Mostar as suitable for introducing virtual patients due to the lack of training in patient management and clinical reasoning. Methodology: We have introduced three virtual patients of the CAMPUS system (www.campusvirtualpatients.com). Our tutors were trained by the staff of the Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University. We organized introduction sessions and then divided our students into small groups. Two studies were done using questionnaires, which measured students' satisfaction, learning outcomes, design of virtual patients and the perception of different integration scenarios. Results: In the study, students estimated virtual patients as a good tool for studying and fostering clinical reasoning. Average mark of each part of the programme measured by questionnaire and total mark of the whole programme was almost the same (Kruskal-Wallis=7,892; P=0,096). Students assessed the virtual patients as very stimulating for learning of pediatrics and emphasized that the experience they gained will help them in the continuation of their education. Students estimated the design and integration of virtual patients into the curriculum as fostering learning. Conclusion: We evaluated the use of VPs at two BH faculties. Results indicate that VPs were well integrated and will help our students to improve their clinical reasoning.

Słowa kluczowe

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virtual patient; CAMPUS system; clinical training; clinical reasoning

• Wydawca: Uniwersytet Jagielloński - Collegium Medicum ; Index Copernicus Sp. z o.o.
• Czasopismo: Bio-Algorithms and Med-Systems
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 5, no. 9
• Strony: 17--21
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 4 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Bokonjic D.

• Medical Faculty Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Petrov B.

• Medical Faculty Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Masic S.

• Medical Faculty Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Huwendiek S.

• Medical Faculty Heidelberg, Germany

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Lozo S.

• Medical Faculty Foca, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bibliografia

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• 4. Heid J., Leng B. D., Huwendiek S., Bauch M., Tönshoff B., and Leven F. J., Campus: A platform for development of multilingual computer-based medical teaching cases, Leiden, The Netherlands, Slice of Life, 2004.