Assessing utility of a simple low-cost simulator model to improve direct ophthalmoscopy skills amongst medical students

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Khaldon Abbas [1 ]
Cody Lo [2 ]
Jane A. Gardiner [3 ]
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[1] Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 317 - 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3, BC
[2] Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
[3] The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa, ON
[4] Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Discover Education | / 3卷 / 1期
关键词：
Fundoscopy; Medical education; Ophthalmoscopy; Simulator;
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10.1007/s44217-024-00342-0
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Background: Ophthalmoscopy is an essential skill for medical trainees, however, trainees commonly report feeling uncomfortable with this skill. The purpose of this study is to determine the utility of a low-cost simulator in improving medical student’s comfort and proficiency with direct ophthalmoscopy. Methods: An easy to assemble simulator was constructed using low-cost materials. First and second year medical students at the University of British Columbia were recruited. Participants in the Simulator group completed a survey to rate their competency using a direct ophthalmoscope prior to a practice session with the simulator. The Control group had no simulator session. Both groups then took part in the regularly scheduled clinical session and were assessed by a preceptor on their proficiency using an evidence-based rubric. The Simulator Group completed a post session survey about their perceived proficiency with an ophthalmoscope. Results: The Simulator group had 14 participants and the Control group had 103 participants. Participants in the Simulator group self-reported significant increases (p < 0.05) in their perceived competence across all domains surveyed including overall comfort and visualizing the optic disc. There were no significant differences in proficiency rated by a preceptor between the Simulator and Control groups (7.21 vs 7.06 out of 10; p = 0.572). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that a low-cost simulator is an accessible and valued method for improving student’s perceived competence and comfort in ophthalmoscopy. While this study did not show the simulator results in higher proficiency, rated by an evaluator, future studies can focus on more robust measures of skill acquisition and larger sample size. © The Author(s) 2024.
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