Resident’s Perception Towards Virtual Learning and Simulation Tools during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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medical postgraduate education, COVID-19, simulation, virtual education.

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the educational model of medical-surgical residencies in Colombia. Specialist training programs at university have implemented changes to maintain curriculums. However, the impact that this may have on student training and satisfaction is unknown. Objective: To know the resident’s perception towards virtual learning and simulation tools during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out by means of a survey to examine residents’ perception regarding the use of virtual education and simulation tools during the pandemic, between September 2020 and January 2021. Results: Seventy-three residents were surveyed. Fifty-four valid questionnaires were analyzed. 74.1% found that virtual tools were suitable for training. 44.5% affirmed that these tools do not replace lectures. 81.5% considered that practical and healthcare activity was affected during the pandemic. 77.8% reported a decrease in their free time. 70% did not have any access to simulation tools during social distancing. Conclusion: Virtual education is a tool that allows to continue training residents, but it may not replace face-to-face teaching strategies, while affecting quality of life. Strengthening the implementation of simulation programs could be a useful tool in the future, in view of complementing acquisition of practical skills.

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Carlos Alberto Sánchez Correa, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Ortopedista y Traumatólogo. Candidato a Magíster en Epidemiología Clínica. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Hospital Universitario San Ignacio.

Daniela Gutierrez Zuñiga, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Residente Ortopedia y Traumatología. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Hospital Universitario San Ignacio. Bogotá, Colombia.

Felipe José Valbuena, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Especialista en Ortopedia de Hombro y Codo. Magíster en Educación. Profesor Instructor Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Hospital Universitario San Ignacio.

Francisco Bernardo Linares Restrepo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Especialista en Ortopedia Oncológica. Profesor Instructor Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Hospital Universitario San Ignacio.

Isabel Del Socorro Moreno Luna, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Psicóloga. Magíster en Epidemiología Clínica. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Departamento de Epidemiología clínica y Bioestadística.

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2021-07-14

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Sánchez Correa CA, Gutierrez Zuñiga D, Valbuena FJ, Linares Restrepo FB, Moreno Luna IDS. Resident’s Perception Towards Virtual Learning and Simulation Tools during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2021 Jul. 14 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];35. Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/2916

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