Table 1 Confidence scores before and after simulation session and mean difference for each domain
Rate your confidence in being able to: (n = 21) | Pre- session mean score (SD) | Post-session mean score (SD) | Mean difference | 95% CI | t(20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Establish rapport with a patient who is acutely distressed | 2.55 (0.67) | 3.32 (0.65) | +0.77 | 0.41- 1.13 | 4.46 | <0.001 |
Take a history of mood disorder | 2.86 (0.60) | 3.64 (0.49) | +0.77 | 0.44- 1.11 | 4.82 | <0.001 |
Complete the mood aspect of a mental state examination | 2.43 (0.56) | 3.19 (0.61) | +0.76 | 0.41- 1.11 | 4.54 | <0.001 |
Complete a risk assessment of a patient with a mood disorder | 2.50 (0.96) | 3.32 (0.48) | +0.82 | 0.39- 1.24 | 4.01 | 0.001 |
Diagnose clinical depression | 3.09 (0.75) | 3.68 (0.57) | +0.59 | 0.19- 0.99 | 3.05 | 0.006 |
Form a basic management plan for someone with depression | 2.45 (1.01) | 3.00(0.69) | +0.55 | 0.17- 0.93 | 2.98 | 0.007 |
Total score | 15.90 | 20.05 | +4.14 | 2.58- 5.71 | 5.52 | <0.001 |