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Medical Emergency Management in the Dental Office (MEMDO): A Pilot Study Assessing a Simulation-Based Training
Jesse W Manton1,2, Kelly S Kennedy1, Jonathan A Lipps2
1The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology.
Anesthesia Progress
|June 29, 2021
Summary
Simulation-based training significantly improved dental residents' ability to manage medical emergencies. The new curriculum enhanced preparedness, leading to better performance in simulated emergency scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Dental education
- Medical emergency preparedness
- Simulation-based learning
Background:
- Dental professionals must manage medical emergencies effectively.
- Current training may not adequately prepare residents for in-office emergencies.
- Assessing preparedness is crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a simulation-based curriculum on residents' medical emergency management skills.
- To compare the effectiveness of a modified curriculum against a standard one.
Main Methods:
- An interventional, pre-post pilot study with 16 residents (8 intervention, 8 control).
- Intervention group received a simulation-based curriculum replacing traditional lectures.
- Performance was assessed using recorded, scenario-based objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
Main Results:
- The intervention group scored significantly higher on summative OSCEs (90.9 vs. 61.2, p = .0009).
- All intervention participants passed the OSCE (>60%), while no control participants did.
- Simulation-based training demonstrated a significant improvement in resident performance.
Conclusions:
- A simulation-based medical emergency preparedness curriculum substantially enhances resident competence.
- This training approach is effective in improving the management of simulated medical emergencies.
- Simulation offers a valuable tool for improving dental resident preparedness for critical events.
Keywords:
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