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Sun W, Jiang X, Dong X, Yu G, Feng Z, Shuai L. The evolution of simulation-based medical education research: From traditional to virtual simulations. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35627. [PMID: 39170203 PMCID: PMC11337719 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Simulation-based medical education (SBME) is a widely used method in medical education. This study aims to analyze publications on SBME in terms of countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keyword co-occurrence, as well as to identify trends in SBME research. Methods We retrieved the Publications on SBME from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from its inception to January 27, 2024. Microsoft Excel 2019, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer were used to identify the distribution of countries, journals, and authors, as well as to determine the research hotspots. Results We retrieved a total of 11272 publications from WoSCC. The number of documents published in 2022 was the highest in the last few decades. The USA, the UK, and Canada were three key contributors to this field. The University of Toronto, Stanford University, and Harvard Medical School were the top major institutions with a larger number of publications. Konge, Lars was the most productive author, while McGaghie, William C was the highest cited author. BMC Medical Education has the highest number of publications among journals. The foundational themes of SBME are "Patient simulation," "extending reality," and "surgical skills." Conclusions SBME has attracted considerable attention in medical education. The research hotspot is gradually shifting from traditional simulations with real people or mannequins to virtual, digitally-based simulations and online education. Further studies will be conducted to elucidate the mechanisms of SBME. The utilization of SBME will be more rationalized.
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Affiliation(s)
- Weiming Sun
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Aizer J. Evaluating Virtual Settings for Learning in Rheumatology. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2024; 76:441-443. [PMID: 37842743 DOI: 10.1002/acr.25261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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