<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Background: Anesthesia and Intensive Care is a teaching subject that arguably benefits the most from the use of simulation based methods in education. The availability of technically advanced complex simulators allows instructors to develop training scenarios that can be deeply integrated within the teaching curriculum. Aim: The present study aimed to assess whether the students undergoing Anesthesia and Intensive Caresimulation training are satisfied with the perceived educational outcome. Material and method: We carried out a retrospective transversal study in which we analyzed 256 feedback forms received from medical students between October 2014 and June 2015. The forms contained 5 fixed questions that required rating a certain parameter with grades from 1 to 5. Results: The simulation sessions used in Anesthesia and Intensive Care training were well perceived by students, over 90% of whom considered that these training session are useful from a professional and career development point of view. Conclusion: Based on the students’ perception, simulation training sessions in Anesthesia and Intensive Care can be further developed and integrated with the clinical practical content of this subject.</p></abstract>

Background: Anesthesia and Intensive Care is a teaching subject that arguably benefits the most from the use of simulation based methods in education. The availability of technically advanced complex simulators allows instructors to develop training scenarios that can be deeply integrated within the teaching curriculum. Aim: The present study aimed to assess whether the students undergoing Anesthesia and Intensive Caresimulation training are satisfied with the perceived educational outcome. Material and method: We carried out a retrospective transversal study in which we analyzed 256 feedback forms received from medical students between October 2014 and June 2015. The forms contained 5 fixed questions that required rating a certain parameter with grades from 1 to 5. Results: The simulation sessions used in Anesthesia and Intensive Care training were well perceived by students, over 90% of whom considered that these training session are useful from a professional and career development point of view. Conclusion: Based on the students’ perception, simulation training sessions in Anesthesia and Intensive Care can be further developed and integrated with the clinical practical content of this subject.

The Degree of Satisfaction of Medical Students Regarding Simulation Based Teaching Methods in Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Department of Histology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureș, Romania

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureș, Romania

Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care II and Emergency Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tîrgu Mureș, Romania

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica

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Background: Anesthesia and Intensive Care is a teaching subject that arguably benefits the most from the use of simulation based methods in education. The...

The Degree of Satisfaction of Medical Students Regarding Simulation Based Teaching Methods in Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Published Online: Feb 09, 2016

Page range: 27 - 29

Received: Aug 02, 2015

Accepted: Aug 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0105

Keywords
medical simulation, education, response

© by Cosmin Moldovan

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

The Degree of Satisfaction of Medical Students Regarding Simulation Based Teaching Methods in Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Published Online: Feb 09, 2016

Page range: 27 - 29

Received: Aug 02, 2015

Accepted: Aug 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/amma-2015-0105

Keywordsmedical simulation, education, response

© by Cosmin Moldovan

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
medical simulation, education, response