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Impact of an innovative sandwich-microteaching framework on emergency skill training of resident physicians in a simulated ICU

Ying Huang, Tongkun Zuo, Xusheng An, Shiguang Guo, Xiangcheng Zhang

 

Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Huai’an No.1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu Province, China.

 

Address correspondence to: Xiangcheng Zhang, Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Huai’an No.1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 1 West Huanghe Road, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu Province, China. Tel: +86-0517-84952302; E-mail: hayyzxc@njmu.edu.cn.

 

Acknowledgement: This work was supported by the 2024 College-level Educational Research Project of Jiangsu College of Nursing (grant No. GJY2024YB19) and the 2023 Youth Foundation for Educational Research from the Affiliated Huai’an No.1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (grant No. hyyjy2023011).

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/148134gsilga

 

Received July 20, 2025; Accepted August 28, 2025; Published September 30, 2025


Highlights

● Innovative framework: This study evaluated a novel teaching model that integrates the sandwich methodology with microteaching for emergency skill training in a simulated ICU.

● Superior Learning Outcomes: Compared with the control group, the experimental group achieved significantly higher theoretical scores and markedly superior practical skill performance.

● Educational Implications: The proposed framework provides a promising strategy to optimize emergency skill acquisition and learner satisfaction, addressing critical gaps in acute care medical education.

 

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative teaching framework combining sandwich methodology and microteaching in improving emergency skill training outcomes among resident physicians. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 92 residents enrolled in standardized training programs. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: the Experimental Group (EG, n=46), which received training via the sandwich-microteaching method in a simulated ICU, and the Control Group (CG, n=46), which received conventional teaching. Both groups underwent identical core curriculum content. Data collected included demographics (gender, age, resident year), theoretical knowledge scores, practical skill performance scores, self-assessed mastery levels, and course satisfaction. Results: Baseline characteristics showed no significant differences between groups (gender p=0.527, age p=0.394, resident year p=0.661). The EG demonstrated significantly higher theoretical scores (94.80±1.54 vs. 92.70±3.48, p<0.001) and practical skill scores (93.65±3.06 vs. 89.20±4.74, p<0.001) compared to the CG. Satisfaction rates were markedly elevated in the EG (95.65% vs. 78.26%, p=0.030). While overall self-assessed mastery distributions were similar (p=0.193), the EG reported a higher proportion of expert-level mastery (self-assessed level 10). Conclusion: This innovative teaching framework significantly improves emergency skill proficiency and learner satisfaction, while fostering clinically meaningful improvements in self-perceived expertise. The combined sandwich-microteaching approach represents a promising strategy for high-quality emergency skill training in residency programs.


Keywords: Basic anesthesiology, competency model, teaching methods

Cite

Huang Y, Zuo TK, An XS, Guo SG, Zhang XC. Impact of an innovative sandwich-microteaching framework on emergency skill training of resident physicians in a simulated ICU. Prog Med Educ 2025 Sep;1(2): 85-90. doi: 10.61189/148134gsilga.

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