Manikin-based clinical simulation in chiropractic education.

Area of Science:

• Chiropractic Education
• Medical Simulation
• Health Professions Education

Background:

• Simulation-based education is increasingly utilized in health professions training.
• Manikin-based simulation offers a controlled environment for developing clinical skills.
• Its application in chiropractic undergraduate education requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of simulation exercises.
• To investigate the feasibility and satisfaction of a manikin-based simulation program.
• To assess the relative effectiveness of simulation in chiropractic undergraduate education.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative review of simulation literature and environments.
• Implementation of simulation scenarios with 95 student interns, 11 clinicians, and 59 students (1st and 2nd year).
• Assessment via satisfaction/usability questionnaires, perceived learning outcomes, anxiety scores, and comparison of course examination scores.

Main Results:

• High levels of participant satisfaction, usability, and perceived achievement of learning outcomes were reported.
• Anxiety levels varied based on the role chosen by interns.
• A trend showed a 3.25% increase in examination scores for students participating in simulations.

Conclusions:

• Manikin-based simulation in chiropractic education achieved high student satisfaction and perceived learning.
• A positive trend in basic science knowledge integration was observed, warranting further research.
• The program demonstrated feasibility and potential effectiveness in enhancing chiropractic training.