A quasi-experimental study compares lecture and simulation training outcomes in medical students, suggesting simulation enhances emotional communication.
Key Points
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of lecture-based versus simulation-based training in delivering bad news among medical students.
Conducted a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test study at the University of Jordan.
Involved 267 medical students across different academic years.
Used structured self-administered questionnaires to assess various communication skills.
Applied paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests for data analysis.
Both groups showed significant improvements in perceived knowledge and competence (p < 0.001).
The simulation training group reported greater gains in empathy and emotional response recognition.
Simulation participants expressed higher satisfaction and willingness to recommend the training.
Overall, simulation training was linked to better emotional and interpersonal communication skills.