Student Perception of Feedback from Simulated Patients during Communication Training Sessions / 医学教育

ABSTRACT

Although simulated patients (SPs) has become indispensable for the development of medical students' communication skills, few studies have analyzed the effects of SPs on medical students. In particular, no studies have examined the effect of the feedback that medical students receive from SPs during communication training sessions.<BR>1) We invited students to complete a questionnaire and participate in a group interview; the responses and opinions obtained were then analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively by two independent analysts.<BR>2) Sixty-four percent of students were satisfied with SPs' feedback, whereas 28% of students preferred toreceive negative feedback as a way to improve their skills.<BR>3) Some students criticized SPs' feedback and SPs themselves.<BR>4) The SPs' feedback should focus more on the negative aspects of students' performances, and faculty members should provide a safe and secure educational environment for both students and SPs.