Incorporation of a computerized human patient simulator in critical care training: a preliminary report.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND:
The intent of the study was to document initial experience with human patient simulation, using a full-scale computerized mannequin, in evaluating cognitive performance among junior surgery residents.

METHODS:
This was an observational study of eight postgraduate year-2 surgery residents during initial critical care rotation that assessed their responses to three unknown scenarios using a human patient simulator.

RESULTS:
No resident successfully completed the first scenario. Of note was a reluctance to call for help until the scenario reached a critical stage. Subsequent performance improved in areas previously neglected. Resident acceptance of simulation scenarios as a teaching tool was excellent.

CONCLUSION:
The human patient simulator is a valuable tool in critical care education, identifying weaknesses both in individual student performance and in program content.

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Author information

Author/s: Hammond, Jeffrey (J); Bermann, Mordechai (M); Chen, Bo (B); Kushins, Lawrence (L);

Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-0019, USA. hammond(-atsign-)umdnj.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of trauma (J Trauma), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 53 (issue 6) : pp 1064-7

Dates: Created 2002/12/12; Completed 2003/01/09; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12478029, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation
Critical Care - methods
Education, Medical, Graduate - methods
Educational Measurement
Female

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