Factors Affecting Medical Student Learning in Simulation Scenarios

Factors Affecting Medical Student Learning in Simulation Scenarios

Simulation is used to teach undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals, however it is not known how best to use this resource. Using qualitative methods, this study aims to investigate how medical students learn during simulation scenarios and will compare students who are paired with peers with those who are solo during their scenarios. Video and audio data from simulations will be collected and analysed with anxiety and empathy questionnaire data and semi-structured interviews.

Medical students attending a simulation day will either perform their simulation paired with another student from the group or solo. Video data from the scenario and audio data from the feedback session will be retained. One week later students will perform a second scenario and the feedback following this will be retained. Students will also have a semi-structured interview and complete anxiety and empathy questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All final year medical students at the study university who are allocated to attend the anaesthesia special study module

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speakers
• Visiting students who will be unable to complete the study
• Students who refuse to participate