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Three-dimensional Thyroid Education Model

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Satisfaction, Patient
Interventions
Other: Verbal explanation
Other: 3D health education model
Registration Number
NCT06146998
Lead Sponsor
Fu Jen Catholic University
Brief Summary

The purpose of our study is to develop a high-fidelity thyroid education model, that can be utilized for patient education. This model can assist them in gaining a better understanding of the thyroid's structure, providing patients with insights into their own conditions and thyroid fine needle aspiration examinations.

Detailed Description

Background: Thyroid nodular disorder is one of the most common diseases in Endocrine clinics. And thyroid fine needle aspiration examination is the most important exam in evaluating the nature of thyroid nodules. In previous studies, 3D thyroid models have been introduced for patient education before thyroid surgery. Nevertheless, thyroid models that can be used to practice thyroid fine needle aspiration examination were scarce.

Study Design: This is a prospective study.

Methods: In our study, 3D printing technology will be used to create the thyroid high-fidelity model. We plan to choose 3D printing materials that explain thyroid fine needle aspiration for patient education efficacy evaluation.

Effect: Through the creation of this thyroid fine needle aspiration model, we hope to enhance patients' comprehension of the thyroid and thyroid nodules. The results of our study could be applied in hospitals to improve patient education.

Key words: 3D printing; medical education model; high-fidelity simulation; thyroid; fine needle aspiration

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Thyroid nodule detected
  • Thyroid ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration is needed
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previously underwent thyroid ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration
  • Refused to participate in the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
traditional explanation groupVerbal explanationReceived a regular explanation
3D model group3D health education modelReceived a explanation combined with 3D medical education model
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Medical education effectiveness questionnaireimmediately after the intervention

higher means a better outcome

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University

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New Taipei City, Taiwan

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