scholarly journals Improving Medical Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 603-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Yovanoff ◽  
David Pepley ◽  
Katelin Mirkin ◽  
Jason Moore ◽  
David Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Simulator Training ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Learning Gains ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Virtual simulation is an emerging field in medical education. Research suggests that simulation reduces complication rates and improves learning gains for medical residents. One benefit of simulators is their allowance for more realistic and dynamic patient anatomies. While potentially useful throughout medical education, few studies have explored the impact of dynamic haptic simulators on medical training. In light of this research void, this study was developed to examine how a Dynamic-Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) impacts medical student self-efficacy and skill gains compared to traditional simulators developed to train students in Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheter (IJ CVC) placement. The study was conducted with 18 third year medical students with no prior CVC insertion experience who underwent a pre-test, simulator training (manikin, robotic, or mixed) and post-test. The results revealed the DHRT as a useful method for training CVC skills and supports further research on dynamic haptic trainers in medical education.

scholarly journals Process-Oriented Instrument and Taxonomy for Teaching Surgical Procedures in Medical Training: The Ultrasound-Guided Insertion of Central Venous Catheter

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3849
Author(s):  
Victor Galvez ◽  
Rene de la Fuente ◽  
Cesar Meneses ◽  
Luis Leiva ◽  
Gonzalo Fagalde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Field Instructors ◽  
Process Oriented

Procedural training is relevant for physicians who perform surgical procedures. In the medical education field, instructors who teach surgical procedures need to understand how their students are learning to give them feedback and assess them objectively. The sequence of steps of surgical procedures is an aspect rarely considered in medical education, and state-of-the-art tools for giving feedback and assessing students do not focus on this perspective. Process Mining can help to include this perspective in this field since it has recently been used successfully in some applications. However, these previous developments are more centred on students than on instructors. This paper presents the use of Process Mining to fill this gap, generating a taxonomy of activities and a process-oriented instrument. We evaluated both tools with instructors who teach central venous catheter insertion. The results show that the instructors found both tools useful to provide objective feedback and objective assessment. We concluded that the instructors understood the information provided by the instrument since it provides helpful information to understand students’ performance regarding the sequence of steps followed.

scholarly journals Place of Medical Education by Simulation in the Training of Medical Students in the Placement of Central Venous Catheter

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiba El Oury ◽  
Fatim-Zahra Jabrane ◽  
Mohammed Jalal ◽  
Mohammed Chahbouni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Post Test

Introduction: Central venous access is essential in intensive care units, intensive care units and emergency departments. Simulation-based medical education is an active and innovative teaching method, which takes its place in the initial training of medical students in the acquisition of technical, and non-technical knowledge and skills. Objectives of this study: The aims of this study is to evaluate the teaching by simulation in the training of the  the placament of central venous catheter: in terms of impact on the practice, autonomy in the gesture and satisfaction, with the students of 5 th year of medicine at the university MOHAMMED VI of Health Sciences.Design: This is a single-center prospective survey; conducted between September and December 2019; all the promotion of 5 th year medical students from Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (141 in number); evaluating simulation training in central venous passage placement. Data was collected through a knowledge questionnaire, a self-assessment questionnaire of acquired skills and a satisfaction questionnaire, completed at the start and at the end of the simulation session.Results: The participation rate for the timed questionnaires for the pre-test was 67% and that for the post-test was 100%. A significant increase in self-assessment skills scores was observed between pre-test and post-test (p <0.001). Over 93% of the students who participated in the survey were very satisfied with the simulation session. The majority of students think they have acquired a dexterity that will allow them to perform the procedure in a care structure.Conclusion: Health simulation is an essential and indispensable teaching method in initial and continuing medical training. This tool makes it possible to acquire technical and non-technical skills, in a simulated environment making it possible to mimic the professional environment as much as possible And it  represents a major springboard before practice in the clinical internship.

scholarly journals Web-based Medical Education During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Step Back or a Leap to the Future?

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462110118
Author(s):  
Anna Eleftheriou ◽  
Aikaterini Rokou ◽  
Christos Argyriou ◽  
Nikolaos Papanas ◽  
George S. Georgiadis
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Virtual Teaching ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
The Impact

The impact of coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) on medical education has been substantial. Medical students require considerable clinical exposure. However, due to the risk of COVID-19, the majority of medical schools globally have discontinued their normal activities. The strengths of virtual teaching now include a variety of web-based resources. New interactive forms of virtual teaching are being developed to enable students to interact with patients from their homes. Conversely, students have received decreased clinical training in certain medical and surgical specialities, which may, in turn, reduce their performance, confidence, and abilities as future physicians. We sought to analyze the effect of telemedicine on the quality of medical education in this new emerging era and highlight the benefits and drawbacks of web-based medical training in building up future physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unparalleled challenge to medical schools, which are aiming to deliver quality education to students virtually, balancing between evidence-based and experience-based medicine.

scholarly journals Exploring the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education: an international cross-sectional study of medical learners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Brown ◽  
Aliya Kassam ◽  
Mike Paget ◽  
Kenneth Blades ◽  
Megan Mercia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Geographic Regions ◽  
The Impact

Background: The evidence surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on medical learners remains anecdotal and highly speculative despite the anticipated impact and potential consequences of the current pandemic on medical training. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent that COVID-19 initially impacted medical learners around the world and examine global trends and patterns across geographic regions and levels of training. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of medical learners was conducted between March 25–June 14, 2020, shortly after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Results: 6492 learners completed the survey from 140 countries. Most medical schools removed learners from the clinical environment and adopted online learning, but students reported concerns about the quality of their learning, training progression, and milestone fulfillment. Residents reported they could be better utilized and expressed concerns about their career timeline. Trainees generally felt under-utilized and wanted to be engaged clinically in meaningful ways; however, some felt that contributing to healthcare during a pandemic was beyond the scope of a learner. Significant differences were detected between levels of training and geographic regions for satisfaction with organizational responses as well as the impact of COVID-19 learner wellness and state-trait anxiety. Conclusions: The disruption to the status quo of medical education is perceived by learners across all levels and geographic regions to have negatively affected their training and well-being, particularly amongst postgraduate trainees. These results provide initial empirical insights into the areas that warrant future research as well as consideration for current and future policy planning.

scholarly journals Effect of Central Venous Catheter Care Bundle Implementation on Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Gehan A. F. Atia
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Bloodstream Infection ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Care Bundle ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Catheter Care

Context: Central venous access device (CVAD) bundles for insertion and maintenance demonstrate a reduction in the frequency of complications and bloodstream infection when implemented with compliance monitoring, with the reported success of CVAD bundles. Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of central venous catheter care bundle implementation on outcomes of critically ill patients. Methods: Quasi-experimental research (pre/post-test design) used to achieve the aim of this study. The study conducted at general and surgical intensive care units affiliated to Menoufia University and teaching hospital. Two study samples recruited in this study. All nurses working at the ICUs, as mentioned above, were recruited in this study. They were 6o critical care nurses. A convenient sample of all available critically ill patients at the time of the study was subjected to treatment via a central venous catheter. Four study tools used to collect the data of this study. These are a structured interview questionnaire, CVC nurses’ knowledge assessment questionnaire, nurses’ compliance assessment checklists, and patient complications assessment records. Results: The study result showed a highly statistically significant difference between pre and post-test knowledge scores of studied nurses regarding assisting line insertion, removal, maintenance, care, and infection control practices. Besides, a highly statistically significant difference between pre and post-test scores of nurses’ compliance to central venous catheter care practices of assisting in CVC insertion, blood sample withdrawal, medication and fluid administration, CVP measurements, CVC removal, and the management of central venous line complications. The study also revealed a highly statistically significant difference between the study and control group patients regarding the central venous catheter complications. However, signs of infection were the most frequent complications in both groups. Conclusion. The study concluded that a statistically significant difference between pre and post nurses’ knowledge and compliance with the CVC care bundle. The patients’ outcomes were also improved significantly after the implementation of the CVC care bundle compared to the controls. The study recommended the adoption of the current care bundle that should be disseminated and updated following the international organizations’ recommendation for implementing evidence-based practices for successful central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention.

Anatomic Site-Specific Complication Rates for Central Venous Catheter Insertions

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 869-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Bell ◽  
Munish Goyal ◽  
Sallie Long ◽  
Anagha Kumar ◽  
Joseph Friedrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Mechanical Complications ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Insertion Techniques ◽  
Delayed Complications

Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) complication rates reflecting the application of modern insertion techniques to a clinically heterogeneous patient populations are needed to better understand procedural risk attributable to the 3 common anatomic insertion sites: internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral veins. We sought to define site-specific mechanical and duration-associated CVC complication rates across all hospital inpatients. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted over 9 months at Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. Peripherally inserted central catheters and tunneled or fluoroscopically placed CVC’s were excluded. Mechanical complications (retained guidewire, arterial injury, and pneumothorax) and duration-associated complications (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, and central line-associated bloodstream infections) were identified. Results: In all, 1179 CVC insertions in 801 adult patients were analyzed. Approximately 32% of patients had multiple lines placed. Of 1179 CVCs, 73 total complications were recorded, giving a total rate of one or more complications occurring per CVC of 5.9%. There was no statistically significant difference between site-specific complications. A total of 19 mechanical complications were documented, with a 1.5% complication rate of one or more mechanical complications occurring. A total of 54 delayed complications were documented, with a 4.4% complication rate of 1 or more delayed complications occurring. There were no statistically significant differences between anatomic sites for either total mechanical or total delayed complications. Conclusions: These results suggest that site-specific CVC complication rates may be less common than previously reported. These data further inform on the safety of modern CVC insertion techniques across all patient populations and clinical settings.

scholarly journals Linezolid lock prophylaxis of central venous catheter infection

2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 534-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Patrick Fennell ◽  
Martin O'Donohoe ◽  
Martin Cormican ◽  
Maureen Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Blood Stream Infection ◽  
Central Venous Access ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Access ◽  
Blood Stream ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Central Venous Catheter Infection ◽  
The Impact

Central venous catheter (CVC)-related infections are a major problem for patients requiring long-term venous access and may result in frequent hospital admissions and difficulties in maintaining central venous access. CVC-related blood stream infections are associated with increased duration of inpatient stay and cost approximately \#8364;13 585 per patient [Blot, S. I., Depuydt, P., Annemans, L., Benoit, D., Hoste, E., De Waele, J. J., Decruyenaere, J., Vogelaers, D., Colardyn, F. & Vandewoude, K. H. (2005). Clin Infect Dis 41, 1591–1598]. Antimicrobial lock therapy may prevent CVC-related blood stream infection, preserve central venous access and reduce hospital admissions. In this paper, the impact of linezolid lock prophylaxis in a patient with short bowel syndrome is described.

1175: DO CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER MECHANICAL COMPLICATION RATES DIFFER BY PROVIDER TYPE?

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 369-369
Author(s):  
Jared Katz ◽  
Zachary Winchester ◽  
Jake Bell ◽  
Anagha Kumar ◽  
Munish Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Mechanical Complication ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Provider Type ◽  
Central Venous
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