The impact of Covid-19 on simulation-based learning of gynecology and obstetrics skills.
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
; 31(5): 684-689, 2022 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1470066
ABSTRACT
Simulation-based learning can be defined as a modern learning and training method. The pan-European curriculum for training in obstetrics and gynecology PACT (Project for Achieving Consensus in Training) incorporates medical simulation and recommends its urgent implementation in the national residency programs of individual countries. The current Covid-19 pandemic presents challenges to the medical community. During the first wave of the pandemic, Italy was the most severely affected EU country, whereas during the second wave Slovenia was among those most affected. The severe limitations of the lockdown and post-lockdown led to significant changes in all healthcare organizations and, consequently, also training activities in obstetrics and gynecology. Limitations on training during the Covid-19 pandemic may have severely impacted the opportunity to learn basic clinical and surgical skills. A potential strategy for overcoming these limitations was offered by simulation activities, which allowed trainees to receive basic training in our discipline and prevented an additional "lockdown" of their learning and development of skills. This type of simulation training will be of paramount importance, considering the paradigm shift caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in lifestyle and healthcare activities.Abbreviations ACOG American college of obstetricians and gynecologists; EBCOG European board and college of obstetrics and gynaecology; ICU intensive care unit; OR operating room; PACT project for achieving consensus in training; PUI patient under investigation.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Gynecology
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Internship and Residency
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Obstetrics
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
Journal subject:
Therapeutics
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
13645706.2021.1987923
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