Naslov
A novel simulator model and standardized assessment tools for fine needle aspiration

Autori
Alcaraz-Mateos, Eduardo ; Jiang, Xiaoyin “Sara” ; Mohammed, Ahmed Abdelraheem Reda ; Turic, Iva ; Hernández-Sabater, Laura ; Caballero-Alemán, Fuensanta ; Párraga-Ramírez, Manuel José ; Poblet, Enrique

Izvornik
Diagnostic cytopathology (8755-1039) 47 (2019), 4; 297-301

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
cytology ; fine needle aspiration ; manikin ; medical education ; simulation

Sažetak
Objectives: Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is an invaluable diagnostic procedure for evaluation of lesions ; however, acquisition of diagnostic material is dependent on the skill of the practitioner. We report a novel patient simulator for teaching the FNA procedure and structured assessment tools for educators and learners. Methods: We created a novel simulator model for FNA training, employed a standardized teaching module, and assessed procedure utility in medical students. Groups of students completed training using a commercial version of the model, and underwent structured evaluation using an Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) form, and the Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH) tool. Results: In the initial phase, 178 students rated the training workshop between valuable and essential (4.2 on a 5-point Likert scale). In the second phase, for students evaluated with the OSATS form, the mean overall score was 33 out of 50 (range 26-43). The areas of weakness for the participants were: (a) compression after the FNA procedure, (b) completion of the informed consent, and (c) correct explanation of the procedure to the patient. For the group of students that completed the DASH questionnaire, the results were: 6.2 (assessment by students) and 6.7 (assessment by instructor) out of a maximum of 7. Conclusion: A realistic simulation model, in combination with a standardized training program with formal assessment methods is a valuable tool to teach FNA. We here describe a process for teaching the FNA procedure to interested educators and learners.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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