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Student advanced trauma management and skills (SATMAS): a validation study
Prakrit R Kumar1, Jamie Large2, Nagarjun Konda3,4
1Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AB, UK. prakritraj.kumar@nhs.net.
Summary
Undergraduate trauma education is enhanced by a new online program, significantly improving students' knowledge and confidence in managing trauma patients. This scalable, cost-effective approach is recommended for wider adoption.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Trauma Surgery
- Online Learning
Background:
- Trauma accounts for 9% of global mortality, yet undergraduate trauma education is insufficient.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for scalable, accessible, and cost-effective trauma teaching solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an online trauma teaching program for undergraduate medical students.
- To assess improvements in objective knowledge and subjective confidence in managing trauma patients.
Main Methods:
- A seven-session, biweekly online program (SATMAS) delivered via Moodle.
- Pre- and post-session multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and anonymous feedback forms were used.
- The program was accredited by Continual Professional Development United Kingdom (CPUDK).
Main Results:
- Objective knowledge scores increased by a mean of 1.2 (p < 0.001).
- Significant improvements were observed in students' confidence in assessing trauma patients (AD 1.38), advising investigations (AD 1.78), and overall management (AD 1.98).
- 410 student responses endorsed the online delivery and recommended the program for future students.
Conclusions:
- The online trauma teaching program (SATMAS) demonstrates positive student feedback and high recruitment.
- It serves as a valuable, low-cost resource for preparing medical students for trauma exams and developing essential clinical skills.
- The findings encourage the adoption of similar programs globally to benefit students, educators, and patients.
