Facial phantom model: a low-cost and safe tool for teaching botulinum toxin application in neurology residencies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

 The application of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in the treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm (HS) is a well-established practice. However, neurology residency programs often rely on real patients for training, which has limitations in terms of patient availability and skill acquisition.

Objective

 Assess the efficacy of a new facial phantom model for acquiring motor skills in BoNT application.

Methods

 An anthropomorphic facial phantom model was developed in collaboration with a medical training simulator start-up. A group of seven neurologists and one ophthalmologist with expertise in BoNT application evaluated the model using an adapted learning object review instrument (LORI). The instrument assessed aspects such as: content quality, alignment of le

SUBMITTER: Alencar E Silva R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824594 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature