Journal
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
Volume 75, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
AMER ASSOC COLL PHARMACY
DOI: 10.5688/ajpe756113
Keywords
simulation; active learning; instructional design; advanced cardiac life support; resuscitation
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Objective. To assess the impact of computer-based simulation on the achievement of student learning outcomes during mannequin-based simulation. Design. Participants were randomly assigned to rapid response teams of 5-6 students and then teams were randomly assigned to either a group that completed either computer-based or mannequin-based simulation cases first. In both simulations, students used their critical thinking skills and selected interventions independent of facilitator input. Assessment. A predetermined rubric was used to record and assess students' performance in the mannequin-based simulations. Feedback and student performance scores were generated by the software in the computer-based simulations. More of the teams in the group that completed the computer-based simulation before completing the mannequin-based simulation achieved the primary outcome for the exercise, which was survival of the simulated patient (41.2% vs. 5.6%). The majority of students (>90%) recommended the continuation of simulation exercises in the course. Students in both groups felt the computer-based simulation should be completed prior to the mannequin-based simulation. Conclusion. The use of computer-based simulation prior to mannequin-based simulation improved the achievement of learning goals and outcomes. In addition to improving participants' skills, completing the computer-based simulation first may improve participants' confidence during the more real-life setting achieved in the mannequin-based simulation.
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