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The contribution of simulation in training for funduscopic examination
La Tunisie Medicale
|March 15, 2022
Summary
Ophthalmic learners demonstrated improved fundus examination skills and knowledge through procedural simulation training. This innovative method enhances traditional learning, leading to greater student satisfaction and safer patient care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Simulation is crucial for safe healthcare training, reducing errors.
- Simulation use is expanding in emergency medicine but lags in ophthalmology.
- There's a noted scarcity of publications on ophthalmology simulation in Tunisia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of procedural simulation in teaching funduscopic examination.
- To evaluate its impact on student skills and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving ophthalmology interns undergoing simulation training.
- Pre-test and post-test assessments of knowledge and a specific performance score for the funduscopic examination.
- Student satisfaction surveys were administered post-session.
Main Results:
- 48 students participated across 4 simulation sessions.
- Simulation training significantly improved post-test scores (median delta +4.00).
- Specific skills for funduscopic examination improved (median score 5.5/8), with high student satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmic simulator training effectively enhances fundus examination skills and knowledge.
- Procedural simulation offers an innovative supplement to conventional ophthalmology education.
- This approach contributes to safer patient care through improved clinical skills.
