A prospective study into the benefits of simulation training in teaching obstetric vaginal examination

Arias, Tatiana; Tran, Antoine; Bréaud, Jean; Fournier, Jean Paul; Bongain, A.; Delotte, J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.08.028

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“…There were some limitations to the study. A complete cervical examination consists of the assessment of five components: cervical dilation, effacement, consistency, position, and fetal station . The study was able to assess only the first three items due to the limitations of available models.…”

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“…A complete cervical examination consists of the assessment of five components: cervical dilation, effacement, consistency, position, and fetal station. 11 The study was able to assess only the first three items due to the limitations of available models. Therefore, the potential modification of currently available models or the creation of new models deserves further research.…”

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“…In recent decades, simulation training has been widely used in the field of obstetrics. Previous studies have demonstrated that simulation training could improve medical students’ perceived comprehension of several common obstetric procedures, increase their confidence with vaginal deliveries, and improve their accuracy in cervical examination . Brady et al .…”

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“…Previous studies have demonstrated that simulation training could improve medical students' perceived comprehension of several common obstetric procedures, 7 increase their confidence with vaginal deliveries, 8,9 and improve their accuracy in cervical examination. 10,11 Brady et al 12 also showed that progressive and medium fidelity simulation contributes to the development of integrated and global clinical skills among midwifery students.…”

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Effectiveness of different numbers of simulation training models on medical students’ cervical examination performance

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2017

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Effectiveness of different numbers of simulation training models on medical students’ cervical examination performance

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2017

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“…In modern medical education and clinical clerkship, simulation‐based training has gradually assumed an important role. Training using simulators has been proven to improve the clinical examination skills of the trainees: For example, simulation models were developed for cardiac auscultation , breast examination , and vaginal examination . In Japan, the latest MCC mentioned simulator‐based education in clinical clerkships for those physical examination skills that cannot be sufficiently learned in a real clinical environment due to excessive risk and burden on patients .…”

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Development of a medical education program with abdominal palpation simulators to support the understanding of traditional Japanese (kampo) medicine in beginners

Arita

Numata

Saito

et al. 2019

Traditional & Kampo Medicine

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Aim Traditional Japanese (kampo) medicine has recently been included in the medical education curriculum in Japan; hence, an education program in kampo physical examination for beginners is needed. The aim of the present study was to develop an education program using a simulator of kampo abdominal palpation that would enable beginners to acquire this skill, and to assess the effectiveness and usefulness of the education program. Methods First, we conducted a preliminary trial. Fifteen beginners received a lecture about abdominal findings and the associated representative kampo formulas and underwent a simulator palpation test. Following this trial, we created and conducted a 1 day education program as a prospective study. The program included a general lecture on physical examination in kampo medicine, followed by a pre‐test assessment involving palpation of the simulators, a specific lecture about abdominal palpation, and finally a post‐test assessment. The pre‐ and post‐test accuracy rates were evaluated. Results High accuracy rates were obtained in the preliminary trial, but the research protocol did not enable an assessment of the effectiveness or usefulness of the trial. In the subsequent education program, 41 participants had significantly higher accuracy rates after the lecture than before the lecture, in both abdominal findings (from 78.2% to 94.4% on average, P < 0.001) and in the associated representative kampo formulas (from 21.8% to 59.7% on average, P < 0.001). Conclusion An education program using simulators for kampo abdominal palpation can be effective and useful for beginners in kampo medicine.

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A prospective study of the acquisition of vaginal examination skills using simulation

Hill,

Moreau,

Martin

et al. 2024

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveTo determine the number of sessions required using procedural simulation to acquire the skill of vaginal examination, which is an essential part of obstetrics, but a difficult learned skill.MethodsUsing a high‐fidelity simulator, we conducted a prospective, single‐center, single‐blind study, at the Angers School of Midwifery. A class of students completed a theory course, and took part in three simulation sessions. During the simulation sessions, each student was asked to describe five different cervixes, under five criteria: position, length, consistency, dilation, and head station. Each participant received individual feedback as part of a debrief session, after completing their description. A pass rate of 80% was set for the entire class.ResultsTwenty‐six students participated. The class achieved a mean score of 70.77 ± 10.23% in the first session, 81.85 ± 9.91% in the second session, and 81.23 ± 8.63% in the third session. There was a significant improvement only between the first and second sessions (P < 0.001). Of the 26 participants, 6 (23%) scored over 80% in the first session, 17 participants (65%) scored above 80% in the first two sessions, and 21 participants (80%) scored above 80% over the three sessions.ConclusionLearning vaginal examination by procedural simulation with the aid of a high‐fidelity simulator, and receiving individual feedback and debrief, resulted in an 80% pass rate in two practical sessions, working to describe 10 cervixes.

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A prospective study into the benefits of simulation training in teaching obstetric vaginal examination

Abstract: Simulation training assisted novice students in improving their vaginal-examination skills before performing such procedures on real patients. Vaginal-examination simulations should be included in the training curriculum for students who will examine pregnant patients.

Cited by 26 publications

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Effectiveness of different numbers of simulation training models on medical students’ cervical examination performance

Effectiveness of different numbers of simulation training models on medical students’ cervical examination performance

Development of a medical education program with abdominal palpation simulators to support the understanding of traditional Japanese (kampo) medicine in beginners

A prospective study of the acquisition of vaginal examination skills using simulation

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