EFFECT OF SIMULATION BASED EDUCATION ON KNOWLEDGE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS IN CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Simulations are being increasingly used to train medical students in diverse clinical skills. Simulation is arguably the most prominent innovation in medical education over the past 15 years. Role play is a simulation technique which can potentially strengthen knowledge that will lead to improved expertise. The present study was undertaken to assess an effectiveness of simple intervention, in the form of ‘Role Play Simulation’ on the knowledge of undergraduate MBBS medical students of one of randomly selected medical colleges in Maharashtra is regarding ‘Epidemics Investigations.’ Methods: A cross-sectional study consisting of pre and post test intervention was conducted at one of the randomly selected medical colleges in Western Maharashtra. A structured pretested self administered questionnaire consisting of 15 close ended questions was distributed to all 144 participants. The present study attempted to incorporate simulation based role play which was based on epidemic/outbreak investigations for food poisoning. Immediately after this intervention, same questionnaire was distributed to participants as a post test and responses were collected. ‘Paired t-test’ was used to assess pre and post intervention knowledge of participants. Results: Present study revealed significant improvement in knowledge of participants about epidemic investigations from pre to post intervention as a result of ‘Role Play Simulation Based Education’ (t = 42.87, p < 0.001).Statistically significant difference was observed for all fifteen questions. Conclusion: A simple simulation form like role play can make significant change in knowledge of medical students about very important topic i.e. ‘Epidemic Investigation’ in Community Medicine subject.
Authors and Affiliations
Bogam Rahul R| Assistant Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Maharashtra, Pune, India, Corresponding Author email: rhl_bogam@yahoo.co.in
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP11277
- DOI 10.5958/2319-5886.2014.00412.3
- Views 285
- Downloads 14
Radiological (MRI) and Biochemical effects of Low Level LASER therapy in chronic Osteo arthritis in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Control Trial
Osteoarthritis is one of the degenerative diseases and Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been prescribed as nonoperative treatment in physiotherapy. But the available evidences of finding the radiological and biochemica...
Effect of vaginal progesterone suppository (200 mg) on preventing preterm labor after the inhibition of uterine contractions: A randomized clinical trial
Preterm labor implies a childbirth before the completion of 37 weeks, and accounts for the majority of infant mortalities. Finding proper medications is essential in the treatment procedure. The present research aimed t...
PROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF NSAIDs INDUCED ADRs IN ORTHOPAEDIC IN-PATIENTS
Background and Objectives: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one among the most widely used medications to treat pain and inflammation condition. But inadvertent use of NSAIDs have resulted in gastric u...
SINUS HISTIOCYTOSIS AND MASSIVE LYMPHADENOPATHY (ROSAI-DORFMAN DISEASE) IN AN 8 YEAR OLD FEMALE CHILD: A RARE CASE REPORT
Introduction: Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy is an infrequent, self-resolving histoproliferative disorder of benign nature, also known as Rosai–Dorfman Disease. The typical manifestation of this dise...
DRUG UTILIZATION STUDY OF GYNECOLOGY OPD: IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Background: The treatment of diseases by use of essential medicines, prescribed by generic names, has been emphasized by WHO and National Health Policy of India. Drugs used in gynaecology are one of the top selling dru...