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The 3D-printed SimulHeart® simulator demonstrates excellent face and content validity for interventional cardiology training. This 3D simulation tool shows promise for enhancing skills and confidence in healthcare professionals.

Keywords:

3D printing Education Educação Impressão 3D Intervenção coronária percutânea Patient-specific simulation Percutaneous coronary intervention Revascularization Revascularização Simulation training Simulação paciente-específica Treino em simulação

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Area of Science:

Medical Simulation
Cardiology Training
3D Printing Technology

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) model simulation offers a safe, controlled environment for practicing interventional skills.
Scientific validation is crucial to ensure simulators realistically replicate real procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the face and content validity of the 3D-printed SimulHeart® simulator.
To assess its value as a training tool in interventional cardiology (IC).

Main Methods:

56 health professionals (experts, novices, nurses) from 16 IC units participated.
Participants underwent a 30-minute introduction and 10-minute demonstration before using the simulator.
A post-training questionnaire assessed face validity, content validity, satisfaction, and self-efficacy.

Main Results:

The SimulHeart® simulator achieved high overall scores for face validity (4.38±0.35) and content validity (4.69±0.32).
No significant difference in validity scores was found between expert and novice groups.
60.7% felt their skills were strongly improved, and 82.1% felt confident performing procedures on patients post-simulation.

Conclusions:

The 3D-printed SimulHeart® simulator exhibits excellent face and content validity.
3D simulation holds significant potential for future interventional cardiology training programs.
Further research is needed to correlate simulator performance with clinical outcomes in actual patients.