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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Simulation

Background:

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for infection control in healthcare settings.
  • The efficacy of PPE relies heavily on comprehensive staff training.
  • Conventional training methods may benefit from supplementary digital tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a web-based computer simulation program for training healthcare workers on proper PPE use.
  • To assess the impact of the simulation program on improving PPE donning and doffing skills.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled study involving 50 healthcare workers was conducted.
  • Participants were randomized into a control group (conventional training) and an experimental group (conventional training plus simulation program).
  • Performance was evaluated through PPE donning and doffing assessments before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in understanding and competence compared to the control group.
  • The computer simulation program effectively supplemented conventional training methods.
  • User-friendly features like drag-and-drop interactions facilitated learning.

Conclusions:

  • Computer simulation is a valuable tool for enhancing healthcare worker training in PPE usage.
  • Interactive digital learning can improve infection control practices.
  • Further integration of simulation technology in medical education is recommended.