For the students, by the students: Student perceptions of low cost medical moulage in a resource-constrained environment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Simulation-based learning affords participants the opportunity to practice high-acuity, low-incidence situations without risk to the patient. The realism of a simulated scenario is often referred to as fidelity. High levels of fidelity imply high levels of realism. One method of enhancing fidelity is the use of moulage. Commercially available moulage kits and professionally applied moulage are often expensive and therefore not practical in the resource-constrained environment. Cost-effective alternatives are required for the resource-constrained environment.

Methods

Students at a South African university used readily available, low cost materials to apply self-constructed, low cost moulage for a bandaging practical. A cross sectional design used a purpose-design

SUBMITTER: Makkink AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6933254 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature