Performance-related stress symptoms in simulated patients

Abstract

An unexpectedly high number of SPs reported symptoms. Fortunately, the symptoms were relatively mild (2.2 on a 5-point scale). Future studies should address the connection between work as an SP and symptoms, and measures should be taken to prevent and treat the symptoms. Debriefing sessions might play a role in this respect.

Older people’s views and experiences of engagement in standardised patient simulation

“…[23,24] Although overall, SPS can be beneficial for those undertaking the activity, there are some risks. SPs can experience anxiety about their simulation performance, [25,26] and they can become fatigued or exhausted during simulation activity. [27,28] Furthermore, the medical knowledge gained by participating in simulation can result in SPs worrying about their own health.…”

The impact of repeated simulation on health and healthcare perceptions of simulated patients

“…However, even well selected and trained SPs experience stress and anxiety before the performance; as found in other studies [4][5][6]. Both emotions probably contribute positively to the performance; it is acknowledged that some stress in relation to performance is necessary and useful.…”

“…73% of the SPs reported that they experience stress symptoms due to simulating [4]. The most frequent reported symptoms were tiredness, nervousness, dissatisfaction with their own performance and anxiety.…”

“…Literature of studies on side effects reveals two main areas: influences of simulating on personal health and influences on the perception of and contact with their own health care provider (HCP) [4][5][6][7][8][9].…”

Exploration of PBL combined with Standardized Patient in the Teaching of Ophthalmology

“…[1]. PBL aims to promote active engagement of students in their own learning by stimulating constructive, self-directed, collaborative and contextual learning and by using (patient) problems as triggers of learning [2].Since the introduction of simulated patients (SPs) by Barrows in 1964, SPs have been used extensively in medical education and assessment [3]. SPs are healthy person with system training or mild patients, who can accurately simulate the patient's clinical history, symptoms, signs [ 4,5].…”