An educational Interventional study to assess acceptability and efficacy of clinical simulation on manikins and role play as a teaching-learning method for obstetrics among final year students of Pramukhswami medical college in Anand, Gujarat

Authors

  • Nitin Raithatha MBBS, MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Professor in department of obs and gynae at Pramukhswami medical college, engaged in clinical work and teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate, also working on patient safety and quality improvement
  • Sweta Sinha MBBS, MS(Obstetrics and Gynecology), Assistant professor
  • Rumi Bhattacharjee MBBS, MD(Obstetrics and Gynecology),Professor
  • Molina Patel MBBS, MD, Assistant professor
  • Smruti Vaishnav MBBS, MD, Professor
  • Jayshree Ganjiwale Associate Professor

Keywords:

OSCE, Clinical skills, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Undergraduate, Simulation.

Abstract

Background
Maternal mortality is an important indicator of health status for any state, but that is largely affected by availability of skilled medical officer in vicinity. Clinical simulation including role play and manikins are important tools of adult learning principles and have been widely used in different clinical settings across the world, however not much used in India. So, we suggest this interventional research with capacity building of the department for future developments.

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Published

2024-02-07