Category: Education in Movement Disorders
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based learning (SBL) in enhancing clinical skills for Parkinson’s disease (PD) management among medical students and healthcare professionals.
Background: PD is a complex neurodegenerative disorder requiring precise diagnostic and management skills. Traditional medical education often lacks hands-on training for PD management. SBL, including patient simulators, virtual reality, and standardized patients, has emerged as a promising approach to bridge this gap by providing experiential learning opportunities in a controlled environment.
Method: A systematic literature review was conducted across Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies assessing SBL interventions in PD education were included. Data extraction focused on improvements in diagnostic accuracy, clinical decision-making, communication skills, and learner confidence. Thematic synthesis identified key benefits and limitations of SBL in PD training.
Results: A total of 53 studies met inclusion criteria. SBL interventions significantly improved clinical competency, with diagnostic accuracy increasing by 28% (p<0.01) and confidence levels improving by 35%. High-fidelity simulations and virtual reality modules demonstrated superior skill retention compared to traditional didactic methods. Participants reported enhanced ability to recognize PD motor and non-motor symptoms, communicate with patients, and make evidence-based treatment decisions. Challenges included high implementation costs and the need for faculty training in simulation-based instruction.
Conclusion: SBL is an effective educational tool for improving PD management skills in medical education. Future research should explore cost-effective, scalable models and integration into standard medical curricula to enhance PD care training.
To cite this abstract in AMA style:
A. Elsayed, A. Abdelsalhin, M. Mustafa, N. Elmestkawy, O. Hafez, N. Abdeltawab, M. Alomari, M. M. Elsayed. The Role of Simulation-Based Learning in Enhancing Clinical Skills for Managing Parkinson’s Disease in Medical Education: A Systematic Review [abstract]. Mov Disord. 2025; 40 (suppl 1). https://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/the-role-of-simulation-based-learning-in-enhancing-clinical-skills-for-managing-parkinsons-disease-in-medical-education-a-systematic-review/. Accessed October 22, 2026.« Back to 2025 International Congress
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