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Evaluation of a simulation tool in ophthalmology: application in teaching funduscopy
Joice Elise Androwiki1, Isaac Assis Scravoni1, Lucas Holderegger Ricci1
1School of Medicine, Anhembi Morumbi University, Laureate International Universities, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the Eye Retinopathy Trainer® as a teaching tool for direct ophthalmoscopy examination by comparing it with the traditional method using volunteers.
Methods:
Fourth year medical students received training in direct ophthalmoscopy using a simulation tool and human volunteers. Ninety students were randomized into a Simulation Group or a Control Group by the inclusion or absence of the simulation model in classroom practice. Differences between the groups were analyzed using unpaired Student's t-test.
Results:
The Simulation Group was superior to the Control Group, with 51.06% successful in performing fundus examination in both the anatomical model simulation and the human model in comparison with 21.15% in the Control Group.
Conclusion:
The Eye Retinopathy Trainer® appears to be an effective teaching tool for practice and improvement of ophthalmologic examination among fourth year medical students.
