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The Development of an Intramuscular Injection Simulation for Nursing Students
Julia Micallef1, Artur Arutiunian1, Adam Dubrowski1
1Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, CAN.
Cureus
|February 1, 2021
Summary
Developing an inexpensive and realistic intramuscular (IM) injection simulator is crucial for training nursing students. This new deltoid simulator offers a practical and cost-effective solution for mastering IM injection techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Intramuscular (IM) injections offer superior drug absorption compared to subcutaneous routes due to increased vascularity in muscle tissue.
- Accurate IM injection administration requires proficiency in site selection, anatomy, physiology, and technique.
- Existing IM injection simulators often compromise realism for standardization or are prohibitively expensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an inexpensive yet realistic intramuscular injection simulator for training nursing students.
- To create a deltoid IM injection simulator specifically designed for educational purposes.
- To provide nursing students with a practice tool to enhance preparedness for clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel, cost-effective intramuscular injection simulator focusing on the deltoid region.
- Validation of the simulator by practicing nurses through direct testing and feedback.
- Administration of an 18-item survey to assess the simulator's realism and gather improvement suggestions.
Main Results:
- The developed IM injection simulator received positive feedback from practicing nurses regarding its realism.
- Nurses provided constructive suggestions for enhancing the simulator's density, shape, and size for improved realism.
- The simulator was found to be a viable alternative to existing, less realistic or more expensive models.
Conclusions:
- An inexpensive and realistic intramuscular injection simulator for deltoid injections has been successfully developed.
- The simulator shows promise as an effective training tool for nursing students to practice IM injection skills.
- Further refinements based on user feedback can optimize the simulator for enhanced training efficacy.
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