Simulation via instant messaging-Birmingham advance (SIMBA) model helped improve clinicians’ confidence to manage cases in diabetes and endocrinology

• DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02190-6
• Publication Date: 2020-08-18T12:03:21Z
• Authors: Eka Melson; Meri Davitadze; Manal Aftab; Cai Ying Ng; Emma Ooi; Parisha Blaggan; Wentin Chen; Thia Hanania; Lucretia Thomas; Dengyi Zhou; Joht Singh Chandan; Latha Senthil; Wiebke Arlt; Sailesh Sankar; John Ayuk; Muhammad Ali Karamat; Punith Kempegowda
• Keywords: Endocrinology; LC8-6691; England; 4. Education; R; Diabetes Mellitus; Medicine; Humans; Clinical Competence; Curriculum; Special aspects of education; Research Article; 3. Good health

Abstract Background Simulation-based learning (SBL) has been increasingly used in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical training curricula. The aim of Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is to create a simple virtual environment improve trainees’ self-reported confidence diabetes Endocrinology. Methods This study was done as part the continuous professional development for Health Education England West Midlands speciality trainees Standardized transcripts anonymized real-life endocrinology (endocrine session) cases (diabetes were simulation model. Trainees interacted with moderators through WhatsApp® this All then discussed detail by consultant endocrinologist reference local, national international guidelines. Trainee acceptance rate improvement their levels post-simulation assessed. Results 70.8% ( n = 17/24) 75% 18/24) strongly agreed session accommodated personal style engaging. 66.7% 16/24) felt that worth time. In endocrine session, there significant management craniopharyngioma p 0.0179) acromegaly 0.0025). There trend towards improved manage Cushing’s disease macroprolactinoma. interpret glucose monitor readings 0.01). managing monogenic diabetes, hypoglycaemic unawareness interpreting Libre readings. Overall, post-simulation. Conclusion SIMBA an effective model various case scenarios. More sessions variety other scenarios are needed further assess SIMBA’s effectiveness application areas training.