A Simulation Program for Teaching Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents the Pediatric Gynecology Examination and Procedures - 02/08/11
, Dayna Finkenzeller, MD 2, Sherrine Ibrahim, MD 2, Andrew J. Satin, MD 2
Address correspondence to: Meredith B. Loveless, MD, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Women’s Health, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson St, 3rd floor, Louisville, KY 40202Abstract |
Study Objective |
To assess the use of a pelvic simulation curriculum to teach obstetrics and gynecologic residents the pediatric gynecology examination and procedures.
Design |
Residents in obstetrics and gynecology participated in a simulation curriculum using a modified pelvic hemimodel to simulate a pediatric pelvis.
Participants |
19 obstetrics and gynecology residents completed the study protocol.
Interventions |
Digitally recorded encounters with a standardized patient scenario using the simulator were utilized. After the initial encounter the trainees participated in a formal lecture and demonstration using the model. The trainees were then reassessed at least four weeks after the initial encounter; results were reviewed by a blinded evaluator. Scores were analyzed using the two-sided t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Main Outcome Measures |
Scores from before to after the simulation training.
Results |
A total of 19 residents completed the study protocol and demonstrated significant improvement in scores from before to after the simulation training. Scores improved from a pre-training mean of 6.1 to post-training mean of 16.7 (P = 0.0001). Improvement was seen at all levels of residency training. Specific skill sets included in the Council for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Educational objectives (1) were improved including: pediatric gynecologic examination, collection of microbial cultures, vaginal lavage and vaginoscopy.
Conclusions |
This teaching program using a simulation model was found to be an effective tool to improve resident knowledge and performance of the skills needed to accomplish the pediatric gynecology examination.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Pediatric gynecology, Vaginoscopy, Resident education, Gynecology education, Patient simulation
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| Meredith Loveless, Merck Speaker Bureau, and the other authors have no conflicts. |
Vol 24 - N° 3
P. 127-136 - juin 2011 Retour au numéro
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