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How to Improve Medical Simulation Training: A New Methodology Based on Ergonomic Evaluation

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An adequate medical education is the key driver of healthcare quality improvement. Technological innovations have led to consistent improvement in learning outcomes but the systematic measurement of students performance and cognitive workload need further research. The aim of this paper is to propose an innovative method for the Design and Development of new advanced learning models, to be used in the training of medical students, which includes also the analysis of students performance and cognitive ergonomics. A web-based survey, on team simulation training and technology role, has been administered to 180 medical students. On the basis of this analysis, a list of guidelines for the design of medical education training has been proposed.

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We thank our colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery who provided insight and expertise that greatly assisted the research.

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Brunzini, A., Papetti, A., Serrani, E.B., Scafà, M., Germani, M. (2020). How to Improve Medical Simulation Training: A New Methodology Based on Ergonomic Evaluation. In: Karwowski, W., Ahram, T., Nazir, S. (eds) Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 963. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20135-7_14

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