Simulation-based Bone Marrow Aspiration and Trephine Biopsy Education for Medical Students: A Non-randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Objective Despite the critical role of bone marrow aspiration and a trephine biopsy (BMAT) in the diagnosis and management of hematological diseases, research on effective teaching methods is limited. Medical students traditionally learn to perform BMAT through observation and replication, which poses a risk to patient safety. Therefore, we developed a novel BMAT simulator for undergraduate medical students using a simulation-based education program. Methods This program, designed for fourth- and fifth-year medical students at Okayama University Medical School, included pre-study materials and one hour of simulation training. Internists practicing hematology served as the controls. Before and after the simulation training, the students completed questionnaires regarding self-confidence, se

SUBMITTER: Yamamoto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904458 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature