Experience towards Simulated Patient-based Simulation Session: An Integrative Literature Review

Abstract

BACKGROUND Simulated patient (SP) is defined as a trained individual who portrays the role of a patient with various health associated conditions. The term SP also refers to a healthy individual trained to portray a patient. Another definition has described SP as a layperson who simulates as a real patient based on differing levels of training (1-3). Combining these descriptions, SP can be defined as a layperson who simulates to portray the role of a patient with healthrelated conditions based on varying levels of training. SP can be interchangeably used with role player, trained patient, patient instructor, and actor-patient. SP can also play a variety of roles along the educational path for To cite this article: Goh L-K, Yee B-L. Experience towards simulated patient-based simulation session: an integrative literature review.

Simulated Participants' Experiences and Challenges With Online and Face-to-Face Interactions During COVID-19

“…[2][3][4] Simulated participant (SP) encounters can mimic real consultations and help fulfill medical education goals without the risk of patient harm 1,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] ; their involvement extends beyond role-playing to full autonomy in rating students' performance, as cited in numerous studies. [11][12][13] The term "Simulated Participant" (SP), in line with universal acceptance, was adopted in this study. 9,10 This and other key definitions used in the study are included in Supplemental Digital Content #1 (see document, Supplementary Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/SIH/A973, terms and abbreviations).…”

“…15,16,21 Research in health professions education on SPs has mainly sought to analyze and explore how they can be well trained and suited to the educational needs of institutions. 9,11,12 International studies have also focused on how they can fulfill predefined roles using standardized methods. Little attention has been paid to their personal experiences and engagement in learning and assessment activities, including their transition from face-to-face to online encounters during the pandemic.…”

“…As healthcare professional education continues to evolve, increasing emphasis has been placed on early exposure through direct patient contact, 1 which is associated with positive learning outcomes and quality health care 2–4 . Simulated participant (SP) encounters can mimic real consultations and help fulfill medical education goals without the risk of patient harm 1,4–10 ; their involvement extends beyond role-playing to full autonomy in rating students' performance, as cited in numerous studies 11–13 . The term “Simulated Participant” (SP), in line with universal acceptance, was adopted in this study 9,10 .…”

“…Research in health professions education on SPs has mainly sought to analyze and explore how they can be well trained and suited to the educational needs of institutions 9,11,12 . International studies have also focused on how they can fulfill predefined roles using standardized methods.…”