Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.9, sa.2, ss.137-144, 2024 (ESCI)
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of standardized patient (SP) practice on students’ head, neck and neurological examination skills, satisfaction and self-confidence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted in April and May, 2019 using a comparative design. The sample of this study consisted of 79 students enrolled in the “Assessment of Health” course who agreed to participate. The students were randomly assigned to either two SP simulations (head and neck with a neurological examination) (group 1; n=35) or one SP simulation (just head and neck examination) (group 2; n=44) groups. Data were collected using the “Demographic Data Collection Form for Students”, “Skill Evaluation Form (Head and Neck Exam and Neurological Examination)” and “Student Satisfaction and Confidence in Learning Scale.” RESULTS: The performance scores obtained by the head, neck and neurological examination of real patients in both groups were significantly higher than those obtained from the SP performances. The self-confidence and satisfaction scores of the group 1 students after performing the head, neck and neurological examinations on real patients were higher than the group 2 students. CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that SP use was effective in improving students’ performance levels in head, neck and neurological examinations. Although the students’ self-confidence and satisfaction scores were not statistically significant after the actual patient experience, there was an increase.