Immunization Simulation Using Actual-Size Infant Manikins for Medical Students in Indonesia: A Quasi-Experimental...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Pediatric Immunization Training

Background:

• Conventional manikins lack realistic infant limb size for immunization training.
• Effective simulation is crucial for developing essential medical skills.
• Accurate anatomical representation enhances skill acquisition in medical students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of actual-size infant manikins on medical students' immunization knowledge and practical skills.
• To evaluate student confidence in performing immunizations after using realistic manikins.
• To gather student feedback on the utility of actual-size manikins in simulation.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental study comparing actual-size (intervention) and conventional (control) infant manikins.
• Medical students participated in simulation training and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
• Pretest-posttest scores, confidence assessments, and feedback questionnaires were analyzed for the intervention group.

Main Results:

• Students using actual-size manikins achieved significantly higher OSCE scores (P < 0.01).
• Significant knowledge improvement was observed in the intervention group post-workshop (P < 0.01).
• 81.7% of students felt confident administering vaccines post-simulation; 98.2% recognized the benefit for accurate site determination.

Conclusions:

• Simulation using actual-size infant manikins enhances medical students' immunization knowledge and practical skills.
• Training with realistic manikins increases student confidence and competence in performing immunizations.
• Actual-size manikins are a valuable tool for improving pediatric immunization simulation.