What question did this study set out to answer?

To develop and validate the LASP scale for assessing the performance of simulated patients in medical education.

March 28, 2026

Evaluating the performance of simulated patients: Development and validation of the Lisbon Assessment of Simulated Patients (LASP) scale

Key Points

To develop and validate the LASP scale for assessing the performance of simulated patients in medical education.
Developed the LASP scale as an assessment tool.
Validated the instrument through psychometric evaluations.
Assessed both role-play and feedback quality during simulations.
The LASP scale demonstrated strong psychometric properties.
It effectively evaluates performance and feedback in simulated encounters.
Improvements in communication training were noted based on assessment outcomes.

Abstract

The LASP scale is a practical and psychometrically robust tool designed to assess the performance of simulated patients. It evaluates both role-play and the quality of feedback, allowing for targeted improvements in simulated encounters and enhancing the effectiveness of communication training. This concise and validated instrument supports ongoing quality assurance and faculty development in medical simulation programs.

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Oom et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c770888bbfbc51511e095c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159x.2026.2641757

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