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Arun Varghese1, Hemanth Kumar2, Rajesh Kathrotia3
1College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, IND.
Cureus
|April 3, 2024
Summary
Low-cost, indigenous moulage effectively enhances realism in trauma education simulations. This cost-effective method offers a viable alternative to expensive commercial products for training healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation Technology
- Trauma Care Training
Background:
- Simulation-based trauma education offers safe, repeatable practice.
- Moulage enhances realism in standardized patient training.
- High cost of commercial moulage limits regular use.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the effectiveness of low-cost, indigenous moulage in trauma education.
- Explore replacements for commercial moulage products.
- Determine the merits and demerits of homemade moulage.
Main Methods:
- Developed low-cost moulage using readily available materials.
- Utilized a cross-sectional design with a pre-validated rating scale.
- Collected data from 61 participants in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses courses.
Main Results:
- 89% of participants rated the low-cost moulage as highly effective and realistic.
- 75% found the moulage injuries quite realistic.
- 95% believed the simulation aided clinical practice and offered a valuable teaching alternative.
Conclusions:
- Indigenously prepared, low-cost moulage is a feasible, cost-effective tool for enhancing simulation fidelity.
- It serves as a viable replacement for expensive commercial moulage.
- Further research is recommended to confirm its impact on patient care outcomes and applicability in other medical education domains.
