The application of SimMan 3G situational simulation method in anesthesiology teaching / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the application value of situational simulation method based on SimMan 3G in anesthesiology teaching. Methods 5-years anesthesiology under-graduates of 2012 grade and 2013 grade in Wannan Medical Colloge anticipating in clinical practice of anesthesia were selected as observation group. All students were divided into two groups control group (teachers demonstrated cases, 2012 grade, n=35) and observation group (students role-played simulation cases, 2013 grade, n=36). In control group, teachers firstly applied a multimedia courseware, and then demonstrated the cases to adopt the SimMan 3G simulated system. In observation group, SimMan 3G situational simulation method was used to teach the course , and then the students played roles and videotaped the whole course in the simulated operating room. After training, the students discussed their performance in the simulated training (by the playback of the simulated video), and the teachers commented and summarized the case. The effect of teaching was evaluated by questionnaire and examination. The date were analyzed through Chi-square and t-test test. Results There was no significant difference in essential characteristics, including age, gender, the scores of specialized theory at routine examination between two groups (P>0.05). Statistical difference was found in the theoretical assessment between observation group and control group [(79.44±5.41) vs. (73.46± 4.62), P=0.001]. Meanwhile, questionnaire survey of teaching effect showed that in observation group 31 students (86.1％) were satisfied with the teaching contents, 33 students (91.7％) had consolidated clinical thinking, and 34 students (94.4％) believed it improved their teamwork and communication ability (P=0.031, P=0.018, P=0.013). Conclusion Using SimMan3G for role-playing situational simulation teaching can significantly improve student's comprehensive theoretical scores, facilitate the exercise of clinical thinking, and improve their teamwork and communication skills.