A Novel Simulation Model for Resident Education in Mechanical Cervical Ripening

Abstract

Introduction This study aims to evaluate resident satisfaction with a novel simulation model for learning transcervical balloon catheter placement for mechanical cervical ripening.

Study Design A descriptive pretest and post-test survey study of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) residents was conducted at a single academic medical center using a low-cost model.

Results Of 28 residents, 14 (50%) were recruited. 100% of participants completed the pretest and post-test survey. Residents agreed that both learning and achieving correct placement of a transcervical balloon catheter are difficult. Pretest and post-test comparisons were statistically different with respect to comfort (2.8 ± 1.5 vs. 4.0 ± 1.0, p = 0.03) and ease of learning (3.1 ± 0.8 vs. 4.1 ± 0.6, p ≤ 0.001).

Discussion We present a novel simulation model that can be used by OBGYN residents in training for learning transcervical balloon catheter placement for mechanical cervical ripening.

Key Points

• There is no current validated model for teaching placement of mechanical cervical ripening.

• This study outlines a novel and simple simulation model.

• This model is easily made, accessible, and of a low cost design.

Keywords

transcervical balloon catheter - mechanical cervical ripening - simulation - obstetrics and gynecology

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 31. März 2020

Angenommen: 04. November 2020

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
15. Dezember 2020

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