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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedElison DM, McConnaughey S, Freeman RV
Focused cardiac ultrasound training in medical students: using an independent, simulator-based curriculum to objectively measure skill acquisition and learning curve.
Using simulators built and validated at the University of Washington (UW), the study sought to test whether medical students could learn the basic skills of focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) from an individually paced, simulator-based curriculum, how skills improved, and the rate at which these skills were acquired. The study described the learning curve and technical skill acquisition in FoCUS. The investigators concluded that the simulator-based curriculum improved medical student's skills in an objective and quantifiable manner.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Elison DM, McConnaughey S, Freeman RV .
Focused cardiac ultrasound training in medical students: using an independent, simulator-based curriculum to objectively measure skill acquisition and learning curve.
Echocardiography 2020 Apr;37(4):491-96. doi: 10.1111/echo.14641..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum, Simulation
Anton NE, Bean EA, Myers E
Optimizing learner engagement during mental skills training: a pilot study of small group vs. individualized training.
This study compared small group versus individualized training results for a group of residents learning laparoscopic suturing. Residents at one institution completed small group training and the second institution completed individualized training. After mental skills training, the completed FLS training at which time they completed the Short State Stress Questionnaire detailing the training. Twenty-one residents completed the training. Individualized training showed greater engagement and mental skills than small group training.
AHRQ-funded; HS022080.
Citation: Anton NE, Bean EA, Myers E .
Optimizing learner engagement during mental skills training: a pilot study of small group vs. individualized training.
Am J Surg 2020 Feb;219(2):335-39. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.12.022..
Keywords: Training, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Simulation, Surgery, Education: Curriculum