Training neonatal skills with simulators ?

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Cavaleiro, AP (Author) Other; Guimarães H (Author) FMUP; Calheiros, FL (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Acta Paediatrica

Vol. 98

Pages: 636-639

ISSN: 0803-5253

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 22 Citations

Scopus - 25 Citations

Pubmed / Medline

Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Other medical sciences

CORDIS: Health sciences > Medical sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-KWE

DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.01176.x

Abstract (EN): Aim: To compare two different ways of learning (self-study vs. simulation sessions) the adequate steps to resuscitate a neonate in the 5th year undergraduate medical curriculum. Methods: One hundred and eighty students attending the 5-week paediatrics rotation were enrolled; 115 were invited to participate in this study, but only 45 students completed it. After a 50-min 'neonatal resuscitation' theoretical interactive class, students were randomly assigned into two groups: the first (n = 21) participated in a 30-min supervised self-study session, while the second (n = 24) attended a 30-min neonatal resuscitation session using the Zoe (Gaumard((R)) Inc., Miami, FL, USA) simulator. Results: Tests consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions were taken before the theoretical class (pre-theoretical test), before the self-study or simulation session (pre-test) and after this session (post-test). Pre-test and post-test scores were similar in both groups (p = 0.118 and p = 0.263, respectively). Conclusion: Simulation-based training of medical students in management of neonatal resuscitation do not led to significant differences on short-term knowledge comparing with traditional method.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4