A Comparison of Learning Process between Simulation and Problem-based Method in Difficult Airway Management Workshop
Apidechakul P.*, Vichitvejpaisal P.*$, Jirativanont T.*, Yokubol B.*, Suthon P.*, 
Udompandurak S**.

Parichad Apidechakul, B.Ns.,M.P.A.
Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal, M.D., Ph.D.
Tachawan Jirativanont, M.D.
Bencharat Yokubol, M.D.
Phawan Suthon, B.Ns.
Suthiphol Udompandurak, B.S., M.S.

*Department of Anesthesiology
**Office of Research Promotion
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol  University

*$Corresponding author: 
Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal,M.D.,Ph.D. (Educational Evaluation) 
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, 
THAILAND Fax: +66-02-803-1294 
email address: phongthara.vic@mahidol.ac.th





Abstract
Background and Goal of study
Neither simulation-based nor problem-based learning manifests the superior benefit. Teachers will always endeavor to search for a better teaching model to improve pedagogical methods. The objective is to compare the teachers’ and students’ viewpoints on these two learning techniques. 
Material and Methods
After IRB approval No.Si 475/2015, the study has been registered by ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02993393. A prospective, questionnaires-based study was performed amongst 10 anaesthesiologists and 37 nurse anaesthetist students. After stratified randomization, students simultaneously attended either SBL or PBL course one at a time. Six weeks later, a crossover technique was applied for both groups. Teachers’ questionnaires were based on table of specification of the learning contents; while, students’ matters comprised learning content, process and evaluation. 
Results and Discussions
There were no statistically significant differences in term of content and evaluation techniques of the two methods amongst students. However, the learning process of SBL showed significant difference as compared to PBL. On the other hand, the staff showed statistically significant difference on the Evaluation of the airway and basic preparation by means of PBL.
Conclusion
Amongst Learning content, process and evaluation, students showed their favor of the Learning process under SBL. Whereas, staff revealed that the Evaluation of the airway and Patient preparation other than Follow up care and Strategic planning, had priority by means of PBL.

Key words
Simulation-based learning, Problem-based learning, Anaesthesia

Comparison of learning process between simulation and problem-based method in difficult airway management workshop