Educational impact of a cost-efficient porcine model for toe amputation simulation training: Enhancing amputation...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Simulation
• Anatomy Training

Background:

• Undergraduate amputation education is limited, hindering essential training exposure.
• Porcine simulation models offer anatomical relevance and cost-effectiveness for surgical training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the educational impact of a low-cost porcine toe amputation simulation model.
• To assess improvements in theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and anatomical understanding.

Main Methods:

• A prospective cohort study involved a structured workshop with didactic lectures and hands-on porcine model practice.
• Pre- and post-workshop surveys assessed knowledge, confidence, and familiarity using Likert scales.
• Technical skills were evaluated using Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS).

Main Results:

• Significant improvements in theoretical knowledge (p < 0.01) and surgical confidence (p < 0.01) were observed.
• Familiarity with anatomical structures increased significantly (p < 0.01).
• OSATS scores demonstrated significant skill enhancement across all assessed areas (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

• The porcine toe amputation simulation model effectively enhances surgical knowledge and technical proficiency.
• Future workshops could be expanded to include psychological and physiological patient care for comprehensive training.