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Training and assessment in obstetrics: the role of simulation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20537592     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Simulation is becoming an integral part of the training and assessment of obstetricians. Given the variety of manual skills that must be learned, awake patients and high-risk environment, obstetrics is uniquely suited for simulation. Simulation provides opportunities to rehearse and learn from mistakes without risks to patients. The use of simulation can help overcome some limitations of the current medical education and practice environment, including work-hour limitations and concerns for patient safety. Both low- and high-fidelity simulation models can be used to accomplish educational goals. Basic and advanced skills as well as the management of obstetric emergencies are amenable to simulation. For a simulation programme to be successful, one must identify the learner and the skills that are to be learned. In the future, simulation will be more available and realistic and will be used not only for education, but also for ongoing assessment of providers.
Authors:
Christopher S Ennen; Andrew J Satin
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1532-1932     ISO Abbreviation:  Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-11     Completed Date:  2011-02-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101121582     Medline TA:  Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  747-58     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. cennen1@jhmi.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Clinical Competence*
Computer Simulation
Education, Medical / methods*
Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
Educational Measurement / methods
Female
Humans
Manikins*
Models, Educational*
Obstetrics / education*
Patient Care Team
Patient Simulation
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Teaching / methods*

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