The use of simulation as a novel experiential learning module in undergraduate science pathophysiology education

In this study, we report a new approach using clinical simulation within a Human Pathophysiology course to enable undergraduate science students to see "pathophysiology in action" in a clinical setting. Students role played health professionals, and, in these roles, they were able to interact with each other and the manikin "patient," take a medical history, perform a physical examination and consider relevant treatments. Evaluation of students' experiences suggests that using clinical simulation to deliver case studies is more effective than traditional paper-based case studies by encouraging active learning and improving the understanding of physiological concepts.

Source: AJP: Advances in Physiology Education - July 20, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Chen, H., Kelly, M., Hayes, C., van Reyk, D., Herok, G. Tags: HOW WE TEACH: CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS Source Type: research