Virtual patient simulation for learning and assessment: Superior results in comparison with regular course exams

@article{Botezatu2010VirtualPS,
  title={Virtual patient simulation for learning and assessment: Superior results in comparison with regular course exams},
  author={Mihaela Botezatu and H{\aa}kan Hult and Mesfin Kassaye Tessma and Uno G. H. Fors},
  journal={Medical Teacher},
  year={2010},
  volume={32},
  pages={845 - 850}
}
BACKGROUND Our study aimed to observe the differences in assessment results between virtual patient simulation (VPS) and regular course exams in an Internal Medicine course for undergraduate medical students. [] Key Method The assessment results, measured with both a VPS-based exam and a paper-based exam, were compared. A scoring rubric (0-6), developed and validated for the purpose of the trial, was applied to both types of assessment.
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