Utilization of simulation models in clinical teaching in the department of clinical medicine at medical training colleges

Abstract

Introduction. Simulation is a teaching, and learning technique that amplifies real experiences with guided experiences in clinical practice. Clinical simulation learning as an educational tool is recommended in the clinical officers’ training. Upon entry into the workforce, clinicians are expected to respond to a range of clinical situations they may not have experienced during their training. To assess the simulation models used in clinical teaching on skills and performance.Materials and Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 317 clinical medicine students attending the skills laboratory. After collecting the information from the questionnaires, the data analysis was analyzed via SPSS software with a significant p < 0.05.Results. Out of 317 students, 41.4% were female, and 58.6% were male. A multiple linear regression was fitted to assess the simulation models used in clinical teaching on skills and performance. The overall model explained 62.9% variation of Skills and performance, and it was significantly useful in explaining Skills and performance, F(2, 299) = 54.936, p < 0.05. With the one-unit increase in simulation models, the Skills and performance increased by 0.111, which was found to be a significant change, t(299) =4.007, p < 0.05.Conclusion. The simulation models used in clinical learning experiences exposed students to critical thinking and increased their clinical judgment.