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Medical professionals and educators recognize that simulation-based medical initiatives have increased in recent years and contribute considerably to improving medical care and safety for patients. A characteristic of simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) is its unique approach to learning from mistakes, which is considered a powerful educational experience and opportunity to improve.
To test the value of SBML for lumbar puncture (LP), researchers provided 58 internal medicine residents in their first postgraduate year with an SBML intervention in LP. Residents completed a skill assessment in LP using a 21-item checklist. After a 3-hour session of practice and feedback, residents completed a posttest and were expected to have or exceed a …