Prioritize longitudinal, comparative-effectiveness, and patient-outcome research and standardized practices for podiatry simulation¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 review), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The review's forward-looking agenda calls for future research to address the lack of longitudinal studies on simulation's long-term impact, conduct comparative effectiveness research across modalities including high-fidelity versus low-fidelity simulation and VR, link simulation training to improved patient outcomes, and establish "standardized approaches and best practices for simulation in podiatry". It also urges expanding research to advanced procedures and interprofessional collaboration.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• more rigorous study designs including randomized controlled trials
• studies correlating simulation training with clinical performance and patient outcomes

Constraints¶

• Only one included study directly assessed the impact of simulation-acquired skills on real patient care

Target Learners¶

• podiatry students
• podiatric medical students
• podiatry professionals

Target Learning Goals¶

• clinical competencies
• patient safety
• clinical performance

Claims¶

• A pilot RCT found simulation workshop participants 16 times more likely to be assessed as competent in debridement skills and more confident than controls [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Prioritise longitudinal research and cost analysis when evaluating digital clinical skills modalities
• Use both qualitative and quantitative research designs, including longitudinal follow-up, to clarify which aspects of residency training best prepare doctors

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Anning Naomi, Tehan Peta. (2024). Simulation in podiatry teaching and learning: A scoping review. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70020