In this study, researchers will examine key predictors of stress reactions in medical students participating in simulation-based communication training. By using psychometric questionnaires and physiological measurements, the study will assess how psychological traits, resilience, and self-efficacy impact stress responses during simulated patient interactions. These simulations use live actors to portray emotionally challenging scenarios, such as communicating with anxious or aggressive patients. The results aim to identify factors that contribute to heightened stress, ultimately guiding the development of targeted stress-management strategies to improve students' readiness for real-world clinical settings.
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Change in heart rate variability (HRV) using HR band Polar H10
Timeframe: 2,5 hours during each simulation
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory X-II
Timeframe: 2 days before first simulation
Affective Circumplex
Timeframe: 5 minutes before the simulation
NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX)
Timeframe: 5 minutes after the simulation