UNIT 6 – Simulated/Standardized Patients

Welcome to Unit 6 dedicated to the Standardized Patient in Medical Simulation. The use of standardized patients in healthcare education dates back to the 1960s and since then gained acceptance and it is now firmly incorporated into simulation practices. In this comprehensive program, we delve into the crucial role of standardized patients (SPs) in medical education and training.

This unit is designed to guide you through the intricacies of effectively utilizing SPs in simulations, offering an in-depth understanding of how they contribute to a realistic, safe, and effective learning environment. You’ll learn about the selection, training, and utilization of standardized patients, along with strategies to maximize their impact in simulating real-world clinical scenarios. This course is ideal for medical educators, simulation coordinators, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in creating authentic, patient-centered learning experiences. Join us to explore the dynamic world of standardized patients and transform medical simulation into a powerful educational tool.

 

Contents

The contents of this unit will be presented as follows:

Presentation:

  • Standardized / Simulated Patient in Simulation (25 min)

 

Articles:

  1. The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practice (SOBP) (Mandatory)
  2. An overview of the uses of standardized patients for teaching and evaluating clinical skills (Barrows, 1993) (Supplementary)
  3. From standardized patient to care actor (Hardee, 2005) (Supplementary)
  4. Following the threads of innovation (Wallace, 2008) (Supplementary)

 

Further reference: 

 

Bibliography

    1 Lewis, K.L., Bohnert, C.A., Gammon, W.L. et al. The Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practice (SOBP). Adv Simul 2, 10 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-017-0043-4

    INACSL Standards Committee (2016, December). INACSL standards of best practice: SimulationSM Simulation design. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 12(S), S5-S12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2016.09.005 

    Cleland JA, Abe K, Rethans JJ. The use of simulated patients in medical education: AMEE Guide No 42. Med Teach. 2009;31(6):477-486. doi:10.1080/01421590903002821

    2 Barrows, H S. An overview of the uses of standardized patients for teaching and evaluating clinical skills. AAMC. Academic Medicine 68(6):p 443-51, June 1993

    3 Hardee JT, Kasper IK. From standardized patient to care actor: evolution of a teaching methodology. Perm J. 2005 Summer;9(3):79-82. doi: 10.7812/TPP/05-030. PMID: 22811638; PMCID: PMC3396073. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396073/  

    4 Peggy Wallace. (2008) “Following the Threads of an Innovation: The History of Standardized Patients in Medical Education”. Published online by the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE). Accessible online at: https://web.archive.org/web/20081228115335/http://aspeducators.org/wallace.htm 

    Kreith A L, Memoirs of a Simulated Patient: What Physicians Can Learn from Actors. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(12):577-579. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.12.msoc1-0312. Accessible online  at: https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/memoirs-simulated-patient-what-physicians-can-learn-actors/2003-12 

     

    Books:

    Dudley, F. (2012). The Simulated Patient Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Facilitators and Simulated Patients (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315383774 

    Nestel, D. F., & Bearman, M. L. (2015). Simulated Patient Methodology: Theory, Evidence and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118760673 

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