Lisbeth Lund, Stine G Lauemøller, Simone G Kjeld, Anette Andersen, Lotus S Bast
Gender differences in attitudes towards a school-based smoking prevention intervention
Scandinavian journal of public health
research suggests medical students uk report need better prepared nontechnical skills required role junior doctor simulated ward experience developed attempt address need purpose study 1 evaluate effectiveness simulated ward experiences examining students reactions regarding quality teaching 2 examine main drivers learning extent students felt helped prepare future training mixed method evaluation study conducted using questionnaire focus groups final year students participated simulated ward experience invited contribute evaluation 25 completed questionnaire 13 took part focus group interviews data analysis conducted means descriptive statistics questionnaire data thematic analysis focus group transcripts median likert scores quality teaching nontechnical skills either good excellent demonstrating students highly satisfied way taught qualitative data provided insights aspects intervention promoted learning categorised four themes including realism simulation relevance role responsibilities foundation year 1 doctor including nontechnical skills learning others supportive learning environment evaluation study provides evidence value learning simulated setting particularly closely aligned real clinical context creates opportunities practice skills perceived relevant learner study limitations recognised suggestions studies provided