title: Internet-based standardized patient simulation with automated feedback.
abstract: There exist many modalities for teaching and testing medical students. One method being explored is computer-based patient simulation. Traditionally, exposure to a variety of patients has been achieved through years of training under the supervision of experts in the field. Computerized patient simulation has been proposed as a method of creating a standardized patient care experience through algorithms and predefined patient findings. One study reported that after experience with computer-based simulation, 80% of students and mentors felt that it should be a mandatory part of medical education. Access to effective simulations with high-yield cases can be costly. Internet-based tools enjoy easy distribution and centralized maintenance. Simulations distributed via the Internet have proven successful in selected medical fields. Automated scoring of patient interactions has also been proposed as a way to eliminate the effort required for mentor evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Informatics, University of Utah, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nielson
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Maloney
authors.forename: Reid
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robison
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D016544:Patient Simulation; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface