Document Type : Brief report
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Health Information Management, Department of Health Information Technology, Ferdows Faculty of Medical Sciences, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Health Information Management, Department of Health Information Technology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
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Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Associate Professor in Medical Informatics, Department of Health Information Management and Technology, School of Allied Health Professions, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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MSc of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Cancer Epidemiology Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Health Information Management, Department of Health Information Technology, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background: The use of technology-based learning methods, such as computer simulation-based learning, is increasing in medical education. Applying these methods can empower and improve the practical skills and readiness of this group of students.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of training based on a hospital information system (HIS) simulator on the informatics skills of operating room students.
Methods: This quasi-experimental before-and-after study was conducted in the first semester of 2023-2024 on 3rd-semester undergraduate operating room students at Ferdows University of Medical Sciences. The educational content in this study was the simulated operating room module in the HIS simulation training system. Students were tested before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26 and the Wilcoxon test to compare students’ scores before and after the intervention.
Results: A total of 12 students participated in this study, with 8 (67%) being female. Before starting the training with the educational simulator, the mean test score was 20.25±6.86 (out of 28). The mean score after the intervention was 24.67±3.45. Data analysis revealed a significant difference in mean test scores before and after the intervention (P = 0.028). Additionally, there was no significant relationship between gender, age, and student GPA and the pre- and post-test mean scores (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed the effectiveness of simulation-based training in improving the informatics skills of operating room students. It is suggested that the application of this teaching method be investigated in other skill areas of medical students as well.
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