Simulación en la adquisición de competencias clínicas para realizar examen de oído en estudiantes de medicina de séptimo ciclo de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, período septiembre 2013-febrero 2014

Abstract

This study aimed to implement a simulation workshop in the acquisition of clinical skills for ear examination, focusing on developing educational materials for students who took part in two forms: virtual and, in order to measure the footprint memory by Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The methodology of this study was descriptive, with quantitative prospective and longitudinal design approach with a comprised of 50 medical students enrolled universe of 7th cycle in the academic period September 2013 - February 2014. Most members of the group virtual had "Outstanding" results with a percentage of 36%. And in the face group, most students out with results of 28% for the category "OK". The present study showed that both the face and the virtual group approved the ECOE acquiring clinical competence, however, was the virtual group showed slight edge over the face group and better memory footprint.