Abstract
Introduction &Objective: Critical thinking consists of mental processes such as reasoning, analysis, and evaluation. It is an objective super-thinking way open to self-correction and change. The main component of the current education methods is the acquisition of critical thinking. Simulated patient applications in medical education is an effective method that enables the student to acquire cognitive and psychomotor behaviors with active participation in the learning process. The aim of this study is to determine the change in the critical thinking tendencies of the third-year students of Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine before and after simulated patient applications. Method: Third-year students of Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in the 2018-2019 academic year participated in the study. The students were asked to apply the Critical Thinking Disposition scale forms before the simulated patient applications. In the second stage of the study, the scale was reapplied to the students. The scale consists of 49 items. In our study, the results of the change between the first and the second applications of Critical Thinking Disposition scale were compared with the Paired Sample Test. Results &conclusion: A total of 345 students participated in the study. The mean score obtained from the Critical Thinking Disposition scale of the whole group was 191.63 (SD = 21.07) in the fall term and 193.69 (SD = 23.63) in the spring term. Although there was an increase in mean values of CTHD scale, the difference was not statistically significant (t(344)=-1.09, p = 0.277). The multidimensional nature of critical thinking skills and the need for continuity in order to keep this skill sharp are considered effective on this result. Different applications can be added to the training program to develop this skill.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call