Objective: To explore the effectiveness of online-offline teaching combined with SimMan 3G simulation teaching in improving theoretical knowledge and practical skills for critical illnesses in cardiology among undergraduate students.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial compared traditional bedside teaching (control group, n=120) with an innovative approach combining online education and SimMan 3G simulation teaching (experimental group, n=120) among 240 undergraduate clinical medicine students. The control group received traditional bedside teaching, while the experimental Group received a combination of online teaching plus a SimMan 3G simulation teaching. Subsequently, the theoretical and clinical practice scores and the students' satisfaction scores about the teaching methods and teaching effects were collected and analyzed.
Results: The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in both theoretical (89.42±11.28 vs. 76.49±17.42) and clinical practice scores (18.04±4.32 vs. 15.33±3.94) compared to the control group, alongside a higher satisfaction score.
Conclusions: The integration of online-offline teaching with SimMan 3G simulation teaching offers a promising model for enhancing cardiology education, suggesting a valuable direction for curriculum development in medical training programs.