Virtual Patient Simulations Using Social Robotics Combined With Large Language Models for Clinical Reasoning Training in Medical Education: Mixed Methods Study.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
PMID: 40053778

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Virtual patients (VPs) are computer-based simulations of clinical scenarios used in health professions education to address various learning outcomes, including clinical reasoning (CR). CR is a crucial skill for health care practitioners, and its inadequacy can compromise patient safety. Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) and social robots have introduced new possibilities for enhancing VP interactivity and realism. However, their application in VP simulations has been limited, and no studies have investigated the effectiveness of combining LLMs with social robots for CR training.

Authors

  • Alexander Borg
    Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, and Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Carina Georg
    Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Benjamin Jobs
    Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, and Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Viking Huss
    Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Kristin Waldenlind
    Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Mini Ruiz
    Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Samuel Edelbring
    School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
  • Gabriel Skantze
    Division of Speech Music and Hearing, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Ioannis Parodis
    Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, and Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), Stockholm, Sweden.

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