Low-Cost and Ready-to-Go Remote-Facilitated Simulation-Based Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takanari Ikeyama ◽  
Naoki Shimizu ◽  
Kunio Ohta
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Simulation Based

A low-cost alternative for nasolaryngoscopy simulation training equipment: a randomised controlled trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (11) ◽  
pp. 1101-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
D I Johnston ◽  
V Selimi ◽  
A Chang ◽  
M Smith
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Endoscopy Training ◽  
Patient Discomfort ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Model Training ◽  
Randomised Controlled

AbstractObjectives:Flexible nasolaryngoscopy is a key diagnostic procedure used in many specialities. Simulation-based teaching is beneficial for endoscopy training, but it is expensive. This study assessed whether an inexpensive simulation model is an effective training method for flexible nasolaryngoscopy.Methods:A three-armed, randomised, controlled trial was performed. One group received no simulation training, while two others were trained with either a high-cost or a low-cost model. All candidates then performed flexible nasolaryngoscopy on a volunteer. Their ability to perform this task was assessed by the patient discomfort score and time taken by a blinded expert.Results:Simulation-based teaching reduced patient discomfort and improved candidate skill level. Low-cost model training did not have a negative effect when compared with high-cost model training.Conclusion:Simulated flexible nasolaryngoscopy training may be more accessible with the use of an effective low-cost model.

scholarly journals An untested approach to facilitating visually enhanced mental simulation online with multiple learners: A mini guide

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Doğan ◽  
Natalie Pattison ◽  
Guillaume Alinier
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Mental Simulation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Educational Effectiveness ◽  
Visual Elements ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Web Camera ◽  
Simulation Session

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in every aspect. Many universities and education centres adapted their teaching to online education. Virtual simulation has been endorsed by stakeholders not only for teaching healthcare students and workers, but also to be counted as practice hours for students. We propose an approach to facilitate simulation-based education (SBE) online in an interactive manner for multiple participants. Methods: Visually enhanced mental simulation (VEMS) is a low fidelity yet very immersive and engaging educational activity used for participants to practise non-technical skills such as decision-making and communication while others observe. Unlike ordinary mental simulation, participants can engage in VEMS as in a full-scale scenario-based simulation session, while being observed by peers. It is supported with visual elements such as a patient poster and laminated equipment cards for participants to illustrate the actions performed. Actions and patient parameters are also recorded with the timing by a facilitator on a white board. The scenario is followed by a debriefing involving all participants and observers. Recommendations: VEMS can be adapted to the online environment and be facilitated through platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, GoToMeeting, or Cisco WebEx easily using a shared screen with Microsoft PowerPoint and their associated chat function or the facilitator's web camera facing a noticeboard. A patient pictogram and transparent background equipment images can be used in PowerPoint to illustrate the actions verbalised by the participants. The facilitator can speak as the patient and illustrate and write down everything in PowerPoint as the participants engage in the scenario, so all the other session attendees can observe. Everyone can then attend the scenario debriefing online. Conclusion: Online VEMS offers an opportunity for participants to practise non-technical and communication skills. It is a low fidelity and low-cost approach to facilitating SBE that still needs to be tested with actual learners for ease of use, acceptability, and educational effectiveness.

Low-cost moulage in Healthcare Simulation: Review of Its Use, Utility, and Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aamena Jariwala ◽  
Youness Zidoun ◽  
Jalal Alfroukh ◽  
Sharon Mascarenhas ◽  
Nabil Zary
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
Special Effects ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Healthcare Simulation ◽  
Health Studies

Background: Simulation plays a crucial role in health studies, as it helps medical students apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life situations. Moulage is one of the techniques that helps in making simulation more realistic or high-fidelity. It uses special effects to emulate wounds for a better understanding of what the wound is like visually. Still, moulage is expensive, time-consuming, resource-intensive, and requires the training of staff, which is why we need to find low-cost substitutes for moulage materials. Method: When searching the database “PubMed” for the terms “Low-cost and Medical moulage”, we retrieved 222 studies, out of which when excluding results not related to low-cost, we obtained 62 studies, from which when removing studies that do not contain information regarding moulage, we found two papers, after referring to citations and cited articles of those papers, we ended up with six studies. Based on the selected articles and additional articles sourced from their reference list, a total of 11 studies were included in the review. Results: We understand that moulage is a technique that helps make simulations come alive, but the resources required to use it are at times, expensive, which is why we need to find methods to do low-cost moulage, and many studies address that it can be as simple as using homemade ingredients. Students from a previous study have talked about their opinions regarding the realistic component of moulage and whether if it is any different from other moulages. Most of the students agreed that the moulage ranked well in face and content validity. However, further innovations must be introduced in the field to be widely spread and lead to newer opportunities. Conclusion: Although the research done under moulage is limited, it is accepted that moulage is helpful for simulation-based studies and that low-cost moulage can help make medical studies a better experience for students studying it. Students have a favorable opinion on the realistic aspect of the low-cost moulage applied to them. Newer methods can be introduced to moulage, and it can be implemented in low-income countries.

An Ultrasonic Approach for Sensing and Imaging Shielding Containers of Nuclear Threats

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Á. Martínez Lorenzo ◽  
Yuri Álvarez López
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Scanning System ◽  
Reflected Waves ◽  
Imaging Algorithm ◽  
Composition Variation ◽  
Imaging Application ◽  
Ultrasonic Technology ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Wave Imaging

A new guided wave imaging application for fast, low-cost ultrasound-based cargo scanning system is presented. The goal is the detection of high-atomic-number, shielding containers used to diminish the radiological signature of nuclear threats. This ultrasonic technology complements currently deployed X-ray-based radiographic systems, thus enhancing the probability of detecting nuclear threats. An array of acoustic transceivers can be attached to the metallic structure of the truck to create a guided acoustic wave. Guided medium thickness and composition variation creates reflections whose placement can be revealed by means of an imaging algorithm. The knowledge of the reflection position provides information about the shielding container location inside the truck. Reflected waves in the guided domain bounds may limit the performance of imaging methods for guided media. This contribution proposes a solution based on Fourier domain analysis, where plane wave components can be filtered out, thus removing non-desired contributions from bounds. Apart from this, the imaging algorithm can be used to recover information about material composition. Simulation-based examples are used for algorithm validation.

An Implementation of Simulation-Based Environment for Bus Fault Injection Techniques

2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 4672-4676
Author(s):  
Biao Biao Shi ◽  
Xiao Peng Gao
Keyword(s):  
Fault Injection ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Injection Techniques ◽  
Software Implementations ◽  
Cost Simulation ◽  
Validation Technique ◽  
Complex Computer ◽  
Design Experiments

Reliability is the most important feature in this more and more complex computer system era. Fault injection is dependability validation technique to evaluating the system. Hardware and Software implementations of fault injection have a long history and are much more mature than simulated fault injection. In this paper, we compare the differences between these three types of fault injections at first. Then, we identify and understand the types of fault. We design a low-cost, simulation-based fault injection system and design experiments to verify the correctness.

Research of Visualized 3d Substation Simulation Based on Virtual Reality Technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 1834-1838
Author(s):  
Feng Jie Sun ◽  
He Chen ◽  
Hui Juan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Script Language ◽  
Virtual Reality Technology ◽  
Interactive Operation ◽  
Special Events ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Modeling Software

The three-dimensional virtual reality technology was introduced into the visualized substation. The virtual substation models of main electrical equipment and the whole scene were built by using 3dsMax modeling software. After the design of special events response routing and editting the corresponding script language, users can interact with virtual objects in the scene model, resulting in feelings and experiences on the ground. Compared with the real substation, the virtual substation has the advantages of low cost, interactive operation safety, and is of great significance to improve the technical level of the operators.

Simulation Based Analysis of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System Configurations

2016 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Gola ◽  
Antoni Świć
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Reconfigurable Manufacturing ◽  
Reconfigurable Manufacturing System ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
System Configurations ◽  
A Company

Nowadays, manufacturers seek customers’ satisfaction by increasing products variety and customization while striving for agility and productivity. To remain competitive, companies must design manufacturing systems that not only produce high-quality products at low cost, but also respond to market changes in an economical way. One of the critical problems of manufacturing systems design is to decide which of possible configurations is the most advantageous for a company. This article presents the possibility of using simulation methods in the process of analysis of possible configurations of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System according to maximization the productivity of the system.

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