Jeffrey H Barsuk1,2, Elaine R Cohen1, Kenzie A Cameron1,2, Kathleen L Grady3,4, Jane E Wilcox2,3, Kerry B Shanklin3, Rebecca S Harap3, Gretchen P Nonog3, Diane B Wayne1,2. 1. Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States. 2. Department of Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States. 3. Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States. 4. Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We developed a simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum that boosted self-care skills for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD). In this study, we evaluated short-term skills retention. METHODS: We assessed skill retention among patients and caregivers who participated in VAD self-care SBML at a tertiary care center. We compared discharge skills tests (immediately after completing SBML) to 1- and 3-month follow-up tests to assess skill retention. RESULTS: Fifteen patients and 15 caregivers completed discharge and follow-up testing. Skills were largely retained at 1- and 3-months. CONCLUSIONS: SBML results in short-term retention of VAD self-care skills.
BACKGROUND: We developed a simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum that boosted self-care skills for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD). In this study, we evaluated short-term skills retention. METHODS: We assessed skill retention among patients and caregivers who participated in VAD self-care SBML at a tertiary care center. We compared discharge skills tests (immediately after completing SBML) to 1- and 3-month follow-up tests to assess skill retention. RESULTS: Fifteen patients and 15 caregivers completed discharge and follow-up testing. Skills were largely retained at 1- and 3-months. CONCLUSIONS: SBML results in short-term retention of VAD self-care skills.
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