Sustained clinical knowledge improvements from simulation experiences with Simulation via Instant Messaging—Birmingham Advance

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Abstract

Background: Simulation via Instant Messaging—Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) delivers simulation-based learning through WhatsApp and Zoom, helping to sustain continuing medical education (CME) for postgraduate healthcare professionals otherwise disrupted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to assess whether SIMBA helped to improve clinical knowledge and if this improvement in knowledge was sustained over time.

Methods: Two SIMBA sessions—thyroid and pituitary—were conducted in July–August 2020. Each session included simulation of various real-life cases and interactive discussion. Participants’ self-reported confidence, acceptance, and knowledge were measured using surveys and multiple-choice questions pre- and post-simulation and in a 6- to 12-week follow-up period. The evaluation surveys were designed using Moore’s 7 Levels of CME Outcomes Framework.

Results: A total of 116 participants were included in the analysis. Significant improvement was observed in participants’ self-reported confidence in approach to simulated cases (thyroid, n = 37, P 
Conclusions: SIMBA increased participants’ clinical knowledge on simulated cases and this improvement was retained up to 6–12 weeks after the session. Further studies are required to explore long-term retention and whether it translates to improved real-world clinical practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-31
Number of pages7
JournalPostgraduate Medical Journal
Volume99
Issue number1167
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • simulation-based learning
  • knowledge retention
  • multiple-choice questions
  • clinical skills
  • assessment

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