Paracentesis Simulation: A Comprehensive Approach to Procedural Education.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Structured procedural education and assessment of competency are growing needs for residency and fellowship programs. Simulation is a useful way to learn, experience, and practice procedural skills with competence. Paracentesis is a common procedure encountered in internal medicine. This educational resource for paracentesis education includes didactics, cases, and assessments to address cognitive skills, a simulation experience to address psychomotor procedural skills, and an entrustment-based assessment tool.

Methods

Prior to the simulation, learners completed preprocedural didactics and self-assessments. Utilizing a paracentesis trainer, ultrasound, and paracentesis kit, the case of a 46-year-old male with ascites in need of a paracentesis was presented. Duri

SUBMITTER: Sall D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6342366 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature