Publications by authors named "Angelika Hiroko Fritz"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Acromegaly Disease Activity Tool (ACRODAT) in enhancing patient-centered management of acromegaly through improved communication between doctors and simulated patients (SPs).
- - Analysis of online consultations revealed that conversations were primarily focused on specific acromegaly issues, with less attention given to comorbidities; shared decision-making was notably lacking, as only about 18.3% of SPs were invited to participate actively.
- - Overall, the findings indicated that ACRODAT did not significantly improve the quality of patient management discussions, suggesting a need for better integration of patient involvement and comorbidity considerations in acromegaly treatment.
The increasing significance of didactic aspects in medical education has also led to the development of special postgraduate programs. Completion rates represent an important outcome criterion for these programs of study. Up to today, detailed studies on what factors influence these completion rates have been lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), simulated patients (SPs) have been a fixture for years and are used in teaching and examinations. As part of ongoing methodological standardization efforts and to support current and future faculty and curriculum developments, this exploratory study systematically investigates how and under what framework and conditions SPs are currently used in German-speaking countries. The online questionnaire developed in cooperation with the Committee for Simulated Patients of the Society for Medical Education comprises 58 questions covering the organization and administration, size and design of the SP pool, general conditions and minimum standards for the assignments of the SPs.
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