Simulation training for medical emergencies: Evaluation of dentists' long-term learning skills and confidence.
Eur J Dent Educ
; 28(2): 689-697, 2024 May.
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| ID: mdl-38379393
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
As the population ages and more patients experience medical emergencies during dental treatments, dentists must competently and confidently manage these situations. We developed a simulation training course for medical emergencies in the dental setting using an inexpensive vital sign simulation app for smartphones/tablets without the need for an expensive simulator. However, the duration for which this effect is maintained is unclear. This study was performed to evaluate the long-term educational effect at 3, 6, and 12 months after taking the course. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Thirty-nine dental residents participated in this course. Scenarios included vasovagal syncope, anaphylaxis, hyperventilation syndrome, and acute coronary syndrome, each of which the participants had to diagnose and treat. The participants were evaluated using a checklist for anaphylaxis diagnosis and treatment skills immediately after and 3, 6, and 12 months after the course. The participants were also surveyed about their confidence in diagnosing and treating these conditions by questionnaire before, immediately after, and 3, 6, and 12 months after the course.RESULTS:
The checklist scores for anaphylaxis were significantly lower at 3, 6, and 12 months after the course than immediately after the course. The percentage of participants who provided a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment for vasovagal syncope, hyperventilation syndrome, and acute coronary syndrome was lower at all reassessments than immediately after the course.CONCLUSION:
Because medical emergency management skills and confidence declined within 3 months, it would be useful to introduce a refresher course approximately 3 months after the initial course to maintain skills and confidence.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Syncope, Vasovagal
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Simulation Training
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Anaphylaxis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Dent Educ
Journal subject:
EDUCACAO
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ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM