Otolaryngology Simulation Curriculum Development and Evaluation for Medical Education in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a new low-cost otolaryngology simulation training curriculum for medical students in Rwanda. Given the limited access to hands-on training and equipment in low-middle-income countries, building confidence in performing basic otolaryngology skills is vital for all medical students, especially where all graduates initially serve in primary care before specializing.

Study design

Preintervention and postintervention assessments of simulation training.

Setting

Conducted at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda.

Methods

The simulation program comprised 3 primary components: (1) a low-cost, moderate-fidelity model for cricothyrotomy and tracheostomy practice, (2) a low-cost, low-fidel

SUBMITTER: Nuss S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499706 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature