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Skill Transference of a Probe-Tube Placement Training Simulator
Robert W Koch1, Hasan Saleh2, Paula Folkeard3
1School of Biomedical Engineering, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|July 6, 2019
Summary
A new manikin-based simulator improved hearing aid probe-tube placement skills. Trainees using the simulator showed increased confidence and better outcomes, supporting its use in audiology education.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Medical Simulation
- Hearing Aid Technology
Background:
- Probe-tube placement is crucial for hearing aid verification, requiring significant hands-on training.
- A manikin-based simulator with optical tracking was developed to enhance probe-tube placement training.
- Previous validation indicated the simulator's potential, but further study was needed for educational implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the skill transference of an updated probe-tube placement training simulator.
- To determine if skills acquired on the simulator translate to real-world clinical scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Novice audiology students were divided into a simulator training group and a control group.
- Participants practiced probe-tube placement over two weeks.
- Pre- and post-training assessments evaluated probe-tube placement and real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurements.
Main Results:
- The simulator group demonstrated reduced tympanic membrane contact and improved foam tip occlusion.
- Participants using the simulator reported higher confidence levels.
- Enhanced RECD measurements were observed in the simulator group.
Conclusions:
- Supplementing traditional training with the simulator yields significant benefits for audiology students.
- The simulator effectively improves probe-tube placement skills and confidence.
- The findings support the integration of this simulator into audiology educational curricula.
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