Eyesi direct ophthalmoscope simulator: an effective training tool for medical undergraduates

Autor: Canying Liu, Jicheng Lin, Siting Wu, Yingting Zhu, Yuxian Zou, Qi Zhang, Zhidong Li, Yehong Zhuo, Yiqing Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: BMC Medical Education, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1472-6920
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05780-w
Popis: Abstract Introduction Non-ophthalmologists often lack sufficient operational training to use a direct ophthalmoscope proficiently, resulting in a global deficit of basic ophthalmological skills among general practitioners. This deficiency hampers the timely diagnosis, referral, and intervention of patients. Consequently, the optimization of teaching tools and methods to enhance teaching efficiency is imperative. This study explores the effectiveness of the Eyesi Direct Ophthalmoscope Simulator (Eyesi) as an innovative tool for fundus examination training. Methods Medical undergraduates were randomly assigned to Group A or B (n = 168). All participants completed a pre-training questionnaire. Group A received Eyesi training, while Group B underwent traditional direct ophthalmoscope (TDO) training. Subsequently, participants answered questionnaires relevant to their respective training methods. Both groups exchanged training tools and completed a summary questionnaire. Results After training, 54.17% of participants believed that images presented by the Eyesi were consistent with the real fundus. Group A scored significantly higher than Group B in fundus structure recognition and self-confidence in examination. The degree of mastery over fundus theory score increased from 6.10 ± 0.13 to 7.74 ± 0.16 (P
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