Trial reportAcademic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry2025
Authentic Versus Simulated Patient Videos: Effect on Mental Status Examination-An Educational Randomized Controlled Trial.
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objectiveThis study evaluated the impact of adding authentic patient video training to a base e-module featuring simulated patient videos, aimed at improving the mental status examination (MSE) skills of fifth-year medical students during their psychiatric rotation.
methodsA randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 290 students, assigned to either an experimental group, the full e-learning group (Full), or an active comparator group, the limited e-learning group (Limited). The Limited group received a base e-module on MSE, while the Full group received both the base e-module and an additional module with 23 authentic patient videos. MSE accuracy was assessed digitally 1 week after each rotation through multiple-choice tests based on unseen video cases. Self-reported engagement with the modules was also analyzed.
resultsOf the 290 enrolled students, 190 completed at least one MSE test. No significant improvement in MSE accuracy was observed in the Full group compared to the Limited group (10.1 vs. 9.9; F
conclusionThe addition of authentic patient videos did not significantly enhance MSE skills compared to simulated videos within the digital-only format of the study. Engagement with the video library did not influence the outcomes. The study adds to the ongoing conversation about the efficacy of e-learning in medical education, emphasizing the need for caution when adopting e-learning approaches without integrating blended learning strategies.
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