Novel use of a noninvasive hemodynamic monitor in a personalized, active learning simulation

Adv Physiol Educ. 2017 Jun 1;41(2):266-269. doi: 10.1152/advan.00185.2016.

Abstract

The present study furthered the concept of simulation-based medical education by applying a personalized active learning component. We tested this novel approach utilizing a noninvasive hemodynamic monitor with the capability to measure and display in real time numerous hemodynamic parameters in the exercising participant. Changes in medical knowledge concerning physiology were examined with a pre-and posttest. Simply by observation of one's own hemodynamic variables, the understanding of complex physiological concepts was significantly enhanced.

Keywords: active learning; noninvasive hemodynamic monitor; simulation in medical education.

MeSH terms

  • Comprehension
  • Education, Medical / methods*
  • Exercise
  • Hemodynamics*
  • Humans
  • Learning*
  • Problem-Based Learning / methods*
  • Simulation Training*