Open AccessValidating the Use of Peer-Assisted Learning Laparoscopic Simulation Training for Medical Students
Author(s) -
Sheldon Schaffer,
Parker O’Neill,
Shamira Hassan,
Marina Pearson,
Malvika Subramaniam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-020-01199-2
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , medical education , simulation training , medical simulation , psychology , medicine , computer science , simulation , social psychology
Medical students are often passive observers in laparoscopic theatres due to their lack of basic laparoscopic skill competence, which negatively impacts their education. This study aims to (1) validate the use of peer-assisted learning (PAL) to teach medical students basic laparoscopic skills on low-cost simulators and (2) compare the efficacy of PAL training between pre-clinical and clinical medical students to ascertain when this training should be introduced. Our results demonstrate significant training efficacy at both levels, suggesting that PAL simulation may be implemented at either stage of training, but may garner better retention of confidence and knowledge in the clinical medical students.