Virtual patient simulation: Knowledge gain or knowledge loss?
Medical TeacherPublished 1 July 2010
Mihaela Botezatu, Håkan Hult, Mesfin Kassaye Tessma, Uno Fors
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Better retention with VP than with traditional learning methods is indicated, according to results of a randomized controlled study on early and delayed assessment results of 49 students using VP for learning and examination of haematology and cardiology topics in an Internal Medicine course.
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Our results indicate better retention with VP than with traditional learning methods.
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