Teaching of diagnostic skills in equine gynecology: Simulator-based training versus schooling on live horses

Nagel, Christina; Ille, Natascha; Aurich, Jörg; Aurich, Christine

doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.06.007

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“…The course started with 6 h of lectures on equine gynaecology, a demonstration of the gynaecological examination and a case‐based e‐learning session (Nagel et al. ). The practical part of the course consisted of a learning period and two tests on horses.…”

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“…A course on gynaecological examination in horses with focus on rectal palpation was offered to third-and fourthyear veterinary students. The course started with 6 h of lectures on equine gynaecology, a demonstration of the gynaecological examination and a case-based e-learning session (Nagel et al 2015). The practical part of the course consisted of a learning period and two tests on horses.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The veterinary profession itself has been pivotal in developing simulation models as an alternative to skills training on animals for a range of procedures including equine gynaecology (Nagel et al. ).…”

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“…However, animal welfare and ethical considerations increasingly question the use of animals for teaching purposes (King 2004). The veterinary profession itself has been pivotal in developing simulation models as an alternative to skills training on animals for a range of procedures including equine gynaecology (Nagel et al 2015).…”

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“…Considerable practice is required to locate and describe the uterus and ovaries in mares. Therefore, at least the initial success of students often remains behind expectations (Nagel et al 2015). In addition, students have to be aware of the potential risk of horse fatalities due to rectal perforation (Claes et al 2008).…”

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Stress Response of Veterinary Students to Gynaecological Examination of Horse Mares – Effects of Simulator‐Based and Animal‐Based Training

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Ille²,

Erber³

et al. 2015

Reprod Domestic Animals

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Invasive procedures in animals are challenging for veterinary students who may perceive a gynaecological examination of mares as stressful. Simulator-based training may reduce stress. In this study, students received equine gynaecology training 4 times either on horses (group H; n = 14) or a teaching simulator (group SIM; n = 13). One day and 14 days thereafter, their diagnostic skills were tested on horses (skills tests 1 and 2). During the skills tests, the students' stress response was analysed by heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) parameters SDRR (standard deviation of beat-to-beat [RR] interval) and RMSSD (root-mean-square of successive RR differences), and salivary cortisol. In addition, students answered a questionnaire on their perceived stress. Sympathetic activation with increased heart rate (p < 0.001) occurred in both skills tests. In test 1, this increase was more pronounced in SIM than in H students (time × group p < 0.01). HRV decreased in students of both groups (p < 0.001). In skills test 1, this decrease was more pronounced for SIM than for H students (between groups and time × group p < 0.01 for SDRR and p < 0.05 for RMSSD). High cortisol concentrations before the skills tests may indicate an anticipatory stress response. Subjective stress perception of students was higher in skills test 1 vs 2 (p < 0.01). In skills test 2, H students felt more stressed than SIM students (p < 0.01). Self-assessment thus differed from physiological stress parameters. In conclusion, gynaecological examination of mares evoked a moderate stress response in veterinary students, which was more evident after simulator-based than animal-based training.

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Stress Response of Veterinary Students to Gynaecological Examination of Horse Mares – Effects of Simulator‐Based and Animal‐Based Training

Nagel¹,

Ille²,

Erber³

et al. 2015

Reprod Domestic Animals

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Animal Use in Veterinary Education

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Zemanova²

2022

Ethics in Veterinary Practice

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Practising with an obstetric box and a dummy improves students’ confidence in performing obstetric procedures involving large animals

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Background: Usually, the teaching process of eutocia and dystocia on large animals is supported by the use of photographs, videos, animations and texts with descriptions of the births and the difficulties of delivery, being not enough to provide an effective experiential learning process in veterinary obstetrics. This study aimed to evaluate the learning and the student's perception of the impact of using an obstetric box and an articulated dummy as a teaching resource in a dynamic game methodology on learning obstetric diagnoses and procedures. Methods: Veterinary students attended a theoretical class about foetal disposition and obstetrics manoeuvres and later attended a practical class about the same topic using an obstetric box and an articulated foal dummy. All students were evaluated by questionnaires and tests after each class addressing the topics of the objectives of this study. Results: The teaching methodologies facilitated students’ understanding of how to perform obstetric manoeuvres and significantly increased their test scores and their confidence to execute obstetric procedures in a real professional situation in the future. Conclusion: The use of obstetric box and dummy combined with a dynamic game methodology in practical classes stimulated the students’ learning process and helped graduate more confident professionals.

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Teaching of diagnostic skills in equine gynecology: Simulator-based training versus schooling on live horses

Cited by 20 publications

References 15 publications

Stress Response of Veterinary Students to Gynaecological Examination of Horse Mares – Effects of Simulator‐Based and Animal‐Based Training

Stress Response of Veterinary Students to Gynaecological Examination of Horse Mares – Effects of Simulator‐Based and Animal‐Based Training

Animal Use in Veterinary Education

Practising with an obstetric box and a dummy improves students’ confidence in performing obstetric procedures involving large animals

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