Contributions of Clinical Simulation with Standardized Patients in the Subject of OT intervention in Mental Health

Abstract

The paper discusses the contributions of clinical simulation with standardized patients in the teaching of occupational therapy at the Universidad Andrés Bello, highlighting its importance in the formation of practical skills, the improvement in the understanding of the empathic aspects of care, and its relevance of its use in mental health. The study was carried out using a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional analytical design of local validation. The universe was made up of 60 students of the VIII semester of the Occupational Therapy career of the Andrés Bello University, Viña del Mar campus. Among the main results, it is inferred that clinical simulation offers a safe learning environment that allows students to practice skills before interacting with real users; facilitates the development of empathy and effective communication in a therapeutic context; contributes to a better understanding of emerging dynamics and challenges in mental health; It improves students' competencies to apply theories in practical situations. In conclusion, it promotes critical reflection on behavior and decisions in the context of the intervention, helping to evaluate performance in real attention situations, encouraging active and collaborative learning among students.