Technology Lesson
Wendy Ayers
School of Education, Liberty University
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Wendy Ayers
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Simulation in healthcare is an emerging popular method to train medical professions. I chose Open Pediatrics mechanical ventilator simulator after finishing the entire program. It offers real experience with pediatric and neonatal ventilation without detrimental effects that occurs with mistakes. Students can use the simulator in conjunction with hands-on practice in lab on real mechanical ventilators. It is a benefit for students to utilize the simulator to strengthen mechanical ventilation management, and it is a great addition to present curriculum. There is minimum research on long term impacts and cost-effectiveness of simulation training, but research shows simulation expands knowledge-based performance in the short-term (McInerney, Nally, Khan, Heneghan, & Cahill, 2022).
Mixed reality (MR) is a technology that could differentiate medical procedure training. MR is a multisensory tool that utilizes a computer headset, earphones, and tactile gloves for clinical scenarios with heightened sensory feedback that creates a realistic experience (Hussain, Ng, Alnafisee, Sheikh, Ng, Khan, Hussain, Aitken, & Sheikh, 2021). MR added to existing curricula would improve procedure performance through repetition in a safe environment as well as give a more realistic atmosphere for learning. If I had a mixed reality tool at my disposal, I would include it in lab with arterial puncture, intubation, and medication delivery as well as others. The realistic environment would compliment existing curricula and hands-on practice.
References
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For Medical Education, 39(5), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3205/zma001572
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