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Three-dimensional Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Model

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Medical Education
Interventions
Other: 3D printed educational model
Other: Traditional model education
Registration Number
NCT06114433
Lead Sponsor
Fu Jen Catholic University
Brief Summary

This study aims to develop an upper body manikin with a high-fidelity upper gastrointestinal tract and apply into the nasogastric tube training program for nursing students.

Detailed Description

Background:

Nursing trainees often fail to correctly prepare medical supplies and use stethoscopes for position assessment incorrectly when physicians perform nasogastric tube placement techniques. The traditional training model are expensive and difficult to access or maintain. It is easy to cause irreparable damage when repeated tearing and sticking of the elastic adhesive tape on the traditional model. Because of the high-priced the traditional model, it is impossible to use real milk, to simulate the nasogastric tube feeding. Inadequate clinical skills often raises patient safety concerns when assisting in changing nose pads and feeding. To enhance the nasogastric tube training for nursing students, the investigators used 3D-printed education model combined with clinical simulation-based training program.

Study Design:

This is a randomized controlled trial of medical education study.

Methods:

The investigators first designed our 3D upper body model using the 3D processing and analysis software. To create the basic outline of the 3D model, the investigators used a white-light handheld 3D scanner to scan a real human. To closely resemble the soft biological tissues of real human organs, an adequate material will be chosen in the study. The pre/post examination, student satisfaction, and direct observation of procedural skills will be used to evaluation the outcome of the study.

Effect:

The investigators expect the 3D-printed upper body manikin with a high-fidelity upper gastrointestinal tract model has potential in nasogastric tube training, particularly in helping trainees become familiar with the nasogastric tube care.

Keywords:

3D printing, upper body manikin, upper gastrointestinal tract, nasogastric tube care, simulation-based training

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Training at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital.
  • Signed the consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Refused to participate in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
3D-printed presention group3D printed educational modelReceived a regular learning plus 3D printing model
Traditional model groupTraditional model educationReceived a regular learning
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Examination score of direct observation of procedural skillsimmediately after the intervention

maximun 100 and minimum 0, 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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