Neri Irene, Vara Giulio, Fazio Antonietta, Marvi Maria Vittoria, Koufi Foteini-Dionysia, Boschetti Elisa, Lodi Simone, Mariani Giulia Adalgisa, Quaranta Marilisa, Billi Anna Maria, Ruggeri Alessandra, Barausse Carlo, Brèque Cyril, Plava Annalisa, Moretti Veronica, Manzoli Lucia, Ratti Stefano
Cellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Institut PPRIME UPR 3346, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France.
Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Jan 23;11:1488285. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1488285. eCollection 2024.
Medical simulations have emerged as a valuable tool in anatomical-medical training, allowing healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a controlled and safe environment. One such simulation platform is SimLife®, which uses the Pulse for Practice (P4P) system to enable realistic restoration of airflow ("re-ventilation") and blood flow ("revascularization") in bodies donated to science.
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of introducing SimLife® technology in Italy. Additionally, it assessed the impact of this technology across various medical specialties, utilizing a minimal number of donated bodies.
The study utilized the existing body donation program and dissection rooms at the Anatomy Center of the University of Bologna. 62 participants from 13 medical specialties performed simulations using the SimLife® P4P platform. Post-simulation, structured interviews were used to collect data on the interventions performed, participant perceptions of the technology's usefulness, enjoyment, and willingness to repeat the experience, as well as critical issues encountered.
Key findings include that 86% of participants rated SimLife® technology as extremely useful for training, while 84% found it highly beneficial for team-building activities. A total of 31 interventions were successfully performed across various anatomical regions, with participants reporting high satisfaction and a strong willingness to repeat the simulation experience.
The findings support the effectiveness of SimLife® technology for body donor re-ventilation and revascularization, reinforcing its value for medical training across various specialties.
医学模拟已成为解剖医学培训中的一种宝贵工具，使医疗保健专业人员能够在可控且安全的环境中获得实践经验。其中一个模拟平台是SimLife®，它使用实践脉冲（P4P）系统，能够在捐赠给科学事业的尸体上实现逼真的气流恢复（“再通气”）和血流恢复（“再血管化”）。
本研究旨在评估在意大利引入SimLife®技术的可行性。此外，本研究还利用最少数量的捐赠尸体，评估了该技术对各个医学专业的影响。
本研究利用了博洛尼亚大学解剖中心现有的尸体捐赠项目和解剖室。来自13个医学专业的62名参与者使用SimLife® P4P平台进行了模拟。模拟结束后，通过结构化访谈收集了关于所执行干预措施的数据、参与者对该技术有用性、趣味性的看法以及重复体验的意愿，以及所遇到的关键问题。
主要发现包括，86%的参与者认为SimLife®技术对培训极其有用，而84%的参与者认为该技术对团队建设活动非常有益。在各个解剖区域共成功进行了31次干预，参与者报告满意度很高，并强烈愿意重复模拟体验。
研究结果支持SimLife®技术在尸体供体再通气和再血管化方面的有效性，强化了其在各个专业医学培训中的价值。
