A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception
IntroductionMedical simulation has become an integral part of medical student education. There is a limited body of literature comparing virtual and high-fidelity simulation in terms of effectiveness and student perception.MethodsA total of 130 medical students at the University of Rzeszów participa...
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| author | Izabela Sałacińska Patrycja Trojnar Krisztina Éles Gebriné Viktória Törő Viktória Törő Attila Sárváry Paweł Więch |
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| description | IntroductionMedical simulation has become an integral part of medical student education. There is a limited body of literature comparing virtual and high-fidelity simulation in terms of effectiveness and student perception.MethodsA total of 130 medical students at the University of Rzeszów participated in this cross-sectional study. The respondents were divided into two groups: students who completed a selected scenario using a virtual patient (Body Interact) and students who completed a scenario using traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation (HFS). After completing the scenario, students filled in the following questionnaires: the Simulation Design Scale (SDS), the Educational Practices Questionnaire (EPQ), the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SSCL) and a customized survey questionnaire.ResultsThe study found no significant difference in the effectiveness of HFS between students exposed to either type of simulation. Detailed analysis within specific categories – problem-solving, teamwork, and active learning – also showed no significant differences between virtual and traditional HFS. Furthermore, there were no notable differences between virtual and traditional simulations regarding specific aspects such as satisfaction with learning, self-confidence in learning, and expectations. However, within the virtual simulation group, females rated active learning significantly higher. Students aged 24–33 rated satisfaction with learning, self-confidence, overall effectiveness and perception of HFS, problem-solving, and active learning more favorably. Additionally, the levels of perceived effectiveness and satisfaction of higher years students with HFS increased.ConclusionVirtual patient simulation and traditional HFS foster the development of practical skills, as well as soft skills of medical students in challenging situations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fabcd0e8c48d4a98969433468e1b6e092025-02-10T06:48:41ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-02-011210.3389/fmed.2025.15237681523768A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perceptionIzabela Sałacińska0Patrycja Trojnar1Krisztina Éles Gebriné2Viktória Törő3Viktória Törő4Attila Sárváry5Paweł Więch6Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, PolandInstitute of Health Care, Academy of Applied Sciences, Przemyśl, PolandDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, HungaryDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, HungaryDoctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, HungaryDepartment of Integrative Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, HungaryFaculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, PolandIntroductionMedical simulation has become an integral part of medical student education. There is a limited body of literature comparing virtual and high-fidelity simulation in terms of effectiveness and student perception.MethodsA total of 130 medical students at the University of Rzeszów participated in this cross-sectional study. The respondents were divided into two groups: students who completed a selected scenario using a virtual patient (Body Interact) and students who completed a scenario using traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation (HFS). After completing the scenario, students filled in the following questionnaires: the Simulation Design Scale (SDS), the Educational Practices Questionnaire (EPQ), the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SSCL) and a customized survey questionnaire.ResultsThe study found no significant difference in the effectiveness of HFS between students exposed to either type of simulation. Detailed analysis within specific categories – problem-solving, teamwork, and active learning – also showed no significant differences between virtual and traditional HFS. Furthermore, there were no notable differences between virtual and traditional simulations regarding specific aspects such as satisfaction with learning, self-confidence in learning, and expectations. However, within the virtual simulation group, females rated active learning significantly higher. Students aged 24–33 rated satisfaction with learning, self-confidence, overall effectiveness and perception of HFS, problem-solving, and active learning more favorably. Additionally, the levels of perceived effectiveness and satisfaction of higher years students with HFS increased.ConclusionVirtual patient simulation and traditional HFS foster the development of practical skills, as well as soft skills of medical students in challenging situations.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1523768/fullsimulationeducational methodeffectivenessmedical studentssoft skillshigh fidelity simulation |
| spellingShingle | Izabela Sałacińska Patrycja Trojnar Krisztina Éles Gebriné Viktória Törő Viktória Törő Attila Sárváry Paweł Więch A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception Frontiers in Medicine simulation educational method effectiveness medical students soft skills high fidelity simulation |
| title | A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| title_full | A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| title_fullStr | A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| title_short | A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| title_sort | comparative study of traditional high fidelity manikin based simulation and virtual high fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception |
| topic | simulation educational method effectiveness medical students soft skills high fidelity simulation |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1523768/full |
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