Table 3.

SWAT competence assessment scores and their statistical analysis of intervention (simulation) versus control (no simulation) student groups by blinded, independent clinicians

Task	Simulation group (n = 35)	Control group (n = 31)	P-value
Take a history from the patient	3.69 ± 0.76	3.19 ± 0.70	0.004
Examine the patient	3.37 ± 0.77	3.06 ± 0.85	0.120
Check patient is wearing appropriate thromboembolic deterrent stockings	2.86 ± 1.00	3.10 ± 1.30	0.557
Check vital signs and fluid charts	3.43 ± 0.88	3.23 ± 0.80	0.329
Check blood investigation results	3.51 ± 0.70	2.84 ± 0.78	< 0.001
Check imaging investigation results	3.11 ± 0.72	2.68 ± 0.70	0.010
Review drug chart	3.40 ± 0.91	3.00 ± 0.58	0.065
Discuss differential diagnosis	3.40 ± 0.91	3.16 ± 0.73	0.074
Follow infection control protocols	3.97 ± 0.82	3.39 ± 1.28	0.067