scholarly journals Role of surgical simulation to enhance the knowledge of surgical procedures

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Deepak Raj Singh ◽  
Sujan Regmee ◽  
Rupesh Chakradhar ◽  
Aditi Agrawal ◽  
Kshitiz Bhujel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Study Variable ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Key Steps

Introduction: Surgical simulator is a computer based technology used to educate and train medical students and practitioners without the need for a patient, cadaver or an animal model. Touch surgeryTM(TS) is a free of cost smartphone based application used for teaching surgical procedures. The participants in this study were specifically assessed on the increase of their knowledge in the key steps of laparoscopic cholecystectomy after practicing on the smartphone simulator, TS.Methods: A non-randomized controlled trial (uncontrolled longitudinal study) was carried out among 20 final year medical students. Their knowledge on surgical procedure was assessed through a questionnaire prepared regarding the steps of laparoscopic cholecystectomy before and after exposure to TS. Study Variable was the scores to a questionnaire before and after exposure to the surgical simulation.Results: Mean pre-practice score was 25.85 ± 11.05 and mean post practice score was 80 ± 10.62 (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study suggests that the use of TS can increase the knowledge of the students about laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This can definitely be used for teaching students, other surgical procedures.

Auricular Acupuncture for Pre-Exam Anxiety in Medical Students: A Prospective Observational Pilot Investigation

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharina Klausenitz ◽  
Thomas Hesse ◽  
Henriette Hacker ◽  
Klaus Hahnenkamp ◽  
Taras Usichenko
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Auricular Acupuncture ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pilot Investigation ◽  
Exam Anxiety ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
To Receive

Objective Auricular acupuncture (AA) is effective for the treatment of preoperative anxiety. We aimed to study the feasibility and effects of AA on exam anxiety in a prospective observational pilot study. Methods Healthy medical students received bilateral AA using indwelling fixed needles at points MA-IC1, MA-TF1, MA-SC, MA-AH7, and MA-T on the day before an anatomy exam. The needles were removed after the exam. Anxiety levels were measured using the State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS-100) before and after the AA intervention and once again immediately before the exam. The duration of sleep on the night before the exam was recorded and compared to that over the preceding 1 week and 6 months (all through students’ recollection). In addition, blood pressure, heart rate and the acceptability of AA to the students were recorded. Results Ten students (all female) were included in the final analysis. All tolerated the needles well and stated they would wish to receive AA again for exam anxiety in the future. Exam anxiety measured using both STAI and VAS-100 decreased by almost 20% after AA. Conclusions AA was well accepted, the outcome measurement was feasible, and the results have facilitated the calculation of the sample size for a subsequent randomised controlled trial.

scholarly journals Surgical Simulation: The Way Forward or a Waste of Time?

2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. 288-288
Author(s):  
Mary Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Surgical Simulation ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Training Models ◽  
The Public ◽  
Synthetic Models ◽  
Official Recognition

Traditional surgeons, trained in the old-fashioned apprenticeship system, are often bemused by new training models, and the role of modern training methods such as surgical simulation. Regulation of work time for junior doctors and expectations of the public have led to an increasing role for simulation. Now there is even official recognition of 'simulated cases' in trainees' logbooks and as part of their work-based assessments. So, is this revolution for better or for worse? Traditionally surgeons have always advocated dissection, simulation and courses using cadavers. How does operating on cadavers and synthetic models compare? Cadavers can be useful for teaching and appreciating anatomy but how useful are they for simulation of surgical procedures and operations?

scholarly journals Intubation Types among Paramedic and Anesthesia Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Shammah A A ◽  
Abdullah M Bani Yousef ◽  
Ahmed Ali Khalid ◽  
Nasser B H ◽  
Hisham Karar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Airway Management ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Airway Compromise ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Before And After

Background: The role of intubation is practiced in most respectful universities for many medical students, especially the paramedic and anesthesia students through controlled anesthesia simulation labs. Aim: The study aims to evaluate the learning outcomes of various types of intubation for paramedic and anesthesia students before and after studying two courses of airway management in the department of clinical technology. Methods: A model for measuring, comparing, and analyzing the fields of knowledge about skills and experiences obtained by the students is prepared. Students are enrolled from the emergency medical service and the anesthesia department of clinical sciences at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Results: Psychomotor skills were the most important domain among students in EMS department, followed by airway compromise knowledge, intention or attitude, and effective communication.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of simulation-based interprofessional education for medical and nursing students in South Korea: a pre-post survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihye Yu ◽  
woosuck Lee ◽  
Miran Kim ◽  
Sangcheon Choi ◽  
Sungeun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Interprofessional Practice ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effective Collaboration

Abstract Background Effective collaboration and communication among health care team members are critical for providing safe medical care. Interprofessional education aims to instruct healthcare students how to learn with, from, and about healthcare professionals from different occupations to encourage effective collaboration to provide safe and high-quality patient care. The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness of Interprofessional education by comparing students’ attitudes toward interprofessional learning before and after simulation-based interprofessional education, the perception of teamwork and collaboration between physicians and nurses, and the self-reported competency differences among students in interprofessional practice. Methods The survey responses from 37 5th-year medical students and 38 4th-year nursing students who participated in an interprofessional education program were analyzed. The Attitude Towards Teamwork in Training Undergoing Designed Educational Simulation scale, the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration, and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative competency scale were used for this study. The demographic distribution of the study participants was obtained, and the perception differences before and after participation in interprofessional education between medical and nursing students were analyzed. Results After interprofessional education, student awareness of interprofessional learning and self-competency in interprofessional practice improved. Total scores for the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration did not change significantly among medical students but increased significantly among nursing students. Additionally, there was no significant change in the perception of the role of other professions among either medical or nursing students. Conclusions We observed an effect of interprofessional education on cultivating self-confidence and recognizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration between medical professions. It can be inferred that exposure to collaboration situations through Interprofessional education leads to a positive perception of interprofessional learning. However, even after their interprofessional education experience, existing perceptions of the role of other professional groups in the collaboration situation did not change, which shows the limitations of a one-time short-term program. This suggests that efforts should be made to ensure continuous exposure to social interaction experiences with other professions.

Role of behavioral sciences in development of professionalism among MBBS students

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Ammara Butt ◽  
Abid Ashar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Students Attitudes

Background: Professionalism is a global quality expected in medical students’ along with clinical skills. Behavioral sciences have been included in 3rd year MBBS curriculum since 2014 at FJMU. The purpose of this change is to enhance Professionalism formally in addition to other areas of the subject. This study aims to determine effectiveness of studying behavioral sciences as a subject in enhancing elements of Professionalism. Subjects and Methods: The mixed-methods study was used and a sample of 240 3rd year medical students was taken by convenient sampling. In the first (quantitative) phase of the study, Penn State College of Medicine Professionalism Questionnaire (PSCOM-PQ) was administered before and after studying behavioral sciences as a subject, to collect pre and post statistical results about students’ attitudes towards professionalism. The results were analyzed by paired sample t-test. In the second (qualitative) phase, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted to reveal the reasons for professionalism development and role of Behavioral Sciences in its development. 8 students were selected by purposeful homogeneous sampling technique. FGD session was audio-taped and transcribed, finally thematic analysis was done. Results: The results showed highly significant increase (p-value= 0.00, t= -74.39, mean= -72, SD= 14.99) in the scores of Professionalism after studying behavioral sciences as a subject. The broad themes identified by FGD were “Professionalism Related Skills Learned through Behavioral Sciences” and “Modes of Information Transfers’ Role in Professionalism Understanding”. The professional skills conceptualized by the students included emotional stability, empathy, psychoeducation, confidentiality, competency and sense of responsibility. The participants felt that professionalism develops by the means of lectures, workshops, role plays, modeling and formal assessment sessions. Conclusion: Study of behavioral science has significant effect in the development of professionalism among MBBS students and is well received by third year MBBS students.

Recruitment into psychiatry

2002 ◽  
Vol 180 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian F. Brockington ◽  
David B. Mumford
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Undergraduate Training ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Foreign Medical Graduates ◽  
Before And After

BackgroundDespite improvements in psychiatric teaching, British medical schools have never produced enough graduands aiming for psychiatry.AimsTo inform the strategy for improving recruitment.MethodA literature review.ResultsThe number of psychiatrists required depends on the role of psychiatry, which is constantly changing. The present requirement is about 250–300 per year, including replacements and new posts. The number of psychiatric trainees has always been higher than expected from the career plans of newly qualified doctors, but the number of British graduates passing the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Membership examination has still fallen short, requiring a supplement of foreign medical graduates. The recent 50% expansion in medical students may make this country self-sufficient.ConclusionsTo improve recruitment, the College should focus on influences before and after undergraduate training – the kind of student entering medical school and the factors favouring sustained psychiatric practice after graduation.

scholarly journals The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the patient safety attitude of medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-232
Author(s):  
Jisoo Lee ◽  
Kyung Hye Park
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Safety Attitude

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the differences in scores of the Attitude to Patient Safety Questionnaire (APSQ) by medical students before and after the outbreak of COVID-19.Methods: In total, 97 and 118 medical students completed patient safety courses at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine in 2019 and 2020, respectively. In 2019, the course was conducted using traditional learning in the classroom, whereas, in 2020, most of the classes were conducted using non-face-to-face learning methods.Results: In 2019 and 2020, 49 and 53 students responded to the APSQ. Only one item “Patients are not really aware of how safe their care is” had a lower score in 2020 than in 2019.Conclusion: Although the total APSQ score did not differ between 2019 and 2020, the students in 2020 might have a poor understanding of the role of patients in medical errors.

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