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Development and Application of "Cervical Dilatation Model for Teaching and Training"
Umasawan Chooha1, Nadsuda Chotwattanakulchai2, Jirawun Sirisome1
1Department of Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|October 3, 2022
Summary
A new cervical dilatation model enhances nursing education by improving practical skills and reducing costs. This teaching tool proved highly effective, boosting student knowledge and satisfaction in training exercises.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Simulation
- Anatomical Models
Background:
- Nursing education requires effective practical skill development.
- High costs of traditional teaching equipment in nursing laboratories.
- Need for cost-effective and comprehensive training models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an improved cervical dilatation model for nursing education.
- To create a model that reduces teaching and training expenses.
- To enhance the practical skills and knowledge of nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Developed a novel cervical dilatation model with enhanced features (vaginal, ischial spine, fetal skulls, cervical dilation/effacement).
- Compared the teaching effectiveness of the new model against the original model.
- Assessed knowledge, vaginal exam scores, and trainee satisfaction.
Main Results:
- No significant pre-training differences in knowledge or scores between groups.
- Experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in vaginal examination scores post-intervention.
- Trainees reported maximum satisfaction with the new teaching model.
Conclusions:
- The developed cervical dilatation model is highly efficient for nursing training.
- The model effectively increases nursing students' knowledge and practical skills.
- This innovation offers a cost-effective solution, enhancing teaching resources and trainee competency.
