脊骨神经医学学生使用虚拟放射线摄影模拟的经验：一项先导性观察研究。

Chiropractic students' experiences on the use of virtual radiography simulation: a pilot observational study.

机构信息

School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia.

School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

出版信息

BMC Med Educ. 2021 Jul 28;21(1):404. doi: 10.1186/s12909-021-02827-0.

DOI:10.1186/s12909-021-02827-0

PMID:34320971

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8317307/

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Virtual radiography provides students with an opportunity to practise their clinical skills in patient positioning and evaluating radiographic images. The purpose of this pilot study was to introduce Projection VR™, a software radiography simulation program, into a student chiropractic program and evaluate its potential application as a teaching and learning tool.

METHODS

Undergraduate chiropractic students, enrolled in a radiographic course (unit within the chiropractic program), were invited to attend a scheduled laboratory where they were introduced to, and undertook purposefully designed activities using the radiography simulation. At the end of this activity, students were asked to complete an online survey (see Virtual Radiography Survey) to describe their experiences of the educational value of the software program. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate outcomes. Content analysis was performed for free-text comments provided by respondents with key themes provided by the predetermined quantitative categories of the questionnaire.

RESULTS

Responses were received from 44 out of the 47 students who attended the scheduled laboratory (response rate 92%). Overall students were positive about this simulation identifying that it was easy to use (95%) and that they could control the equipment as needed (95%). The main reported benefits included students being enabled to repeat tasks until they were satisfied with the results (98%) and being able to quickly assess images and determine if changes needed to be made (98%). Participants reported improvement in their understanding of the effect of exposure factors on patient radiation dose (93%) as well as their technical image evaluation (84%) and problem-solving skills (80%).

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study suggest that virtual radiography is a valuable complementary resource in providing chiropractic students with radiographic knowledge and skills.

摘要

背景

虚拟射线照相为学生提供了一个在患者定位和评估射线照相图像方面练习临床技能的机会。本研究的目的是将 Projection VR™ 软件射线照相模拟程序引入学生脊椎按摩课程，并评估其作为教学工具的潜在应用。

方法

在参加射线照相课程（脊椎按摩课程单元）的本科脊椎按摩学生中，邀请他们参加预定的实验室，在那里他们将了解并使用射线照相模拟进行有目的的设计活动。在该活动结束时，学生被要求完成在线调查（见虚拟射线照相调查），以描述他们对软件程序教育价值的体验。使用描述性统计数据评估结果。对回答者提供的自由文本评论进行内容分析，并通过问卷预先确定的定量类别提供关键主题。

结果

在参加预定实验室的 47 名学生中，有 44 名（回应率 92%）收到了回应。总体而言，学生对该模拟持积极态度，认为它易于使用（95%），并且可以根据需要控制设备（95%）。主要报告的好处包括学生能够重复任务，直到对结果感到满意（98%），并且能够快速评估图像并确定是否需要进行更改（98%）。参与者报告说，他们对曝光因素对患者辐射剂量的影响（93%）以及他们的技术图像评估（84%）和解决问题的技能（80%）有了更好的理解。