Pillong, Lukas and Sprengart, Franziska Marietta and Recker, Florian and Rink, Maximilian and Weimer, Andreas and Merkel, Daniel and Ille, Carlotta and Buggenhagen, Holger and Lorenz, Liv and Dionysopoulou, Anna and Kloeckner, Roman and Schick, Bernhard and Helfrich, Johanna and Weinmann-Menke, Julia and Waezsada, Elias and Weimer, Johannes (2025) Reflecting realities: gauging the pulse of simulator-based training in medical minds-resonance of simulator-based ultrasound training in medical education. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION, 25 (1): 664. ISSN , 1472-6920
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Background Simulator-based training (SBT) transforms medical education from traditional methods to technology-driven simulations for safer, complex scenario learning. This study examines perceptions, benefits, drawbacks, and challenges of such training, focusing on ultrasound simulations among medical students and physicians. Methods The study surveyed 343 participants: 154 third-year medical students, 97 practical-year students, and 92 physicians across various specialties. A digital questionnaire was used to analyze their views on SBT, featuring main- and sub-items evaluated through a Likert scale and dichotomous questions. Results Widespread exposure to SBT was evident, notably in ultrasound simulator usage, where over 60% of all respondent groups reported prior experience. Significant disparities in acceptance and assessment between students and physicians were noted, particularly highlighting inconsistent integration into mandatory education and a marked deficit in physicians' training (p < 0.001). All groups acknowledged the relevance of SBT for developing practical skills and patient safety. The interest in ultrasound simulator use showed variability across specialties (p < 0.001). While ultrasound pathology training was highly valued, doubts about simulators replacing hands-on patient experience persisted. Conclusions Our study highlights the necessity for enhanced integration of SBT within medical curricula. It highlights the significance of adaptive teaching methodologies and singles out ultrasound simulator training as essential for practical skill development. Future research should concentrate on creating comprehensive customized teaching strategies to elevate the quality of patient care.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | OPTIMAL NUMBER; SKILLS; TECHNOLOGY; VALIDITY; HISTORY; SCALE; GUIDE; Ultrasound education; Ultrasound simulators; Simulator-based training; Simulation; Medical education |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2026 09:55 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2026 09:55 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/67826 |
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