On-Call Simulation for Final-Year Medical Students
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Desouky Omar, Lawes Natasha, Hunter Tom, Zafar Nowera, Whitehead Wendy
Primary Institution: Royal Blackburn Hospital
Hypothesis
How does a one-day simulation-based training program impact final-year medical students' confidence and preparedness for on-call responsibilities?
Conclusion
The simulation program significantly improved students' confidence and preparedness for on-call duties.
Supporting Evidence
- 70 out of 80 participants completed the pre-event questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis revealed significant increases in self-reported confidence across all 25 Likert-scale items.
- Effect sizes ranged from moderate to large, indicating practical impact.
Takeaway
This study shows that practicing on-call scenarios in a safe environment helps medical students feel more ready for real-life doctor duties.
Methodology
The study involved a one-day simulation event with 80 final-year medical students rotating through nine stations that replicated common on-call scenarios, with pre- and post-event questionnaires to assess confidence.
Potential Biases
Self-reported measures may not directly correlate with actual clinical performance.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported confidence measures and did not assess long-term retention of skills or knowledge.
Participant Demographics
Final-year medical students at Royal Blackburn Hospital, UK.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI provided for various measures
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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