Journal of general internal medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Simulation-based training for cardiac auscultation skills: systematic review and meta-analysis.
The current review examines the effectiveness of simulation-based medical education (SBME) for training health professionals in cardiac physical examination and examines the relative effectiveness of key instructional design features. ⋯ SBME is an effective educational strategy for teaching cardiac auscultation. Future studies should focus on comparing key instructional design features and establishing SBME's relative effectiveness compared to other educational interventions.