Abstract
Obstetrical chain placement requires location of specific landmarks and a certain dexterity that must be practiced. Use of low-fidelity models may not always provide students with a realistic experience. In this study we developed an anatomically correct high-fidelity calf leg model that would serve as a better teaching model for pre-clinical veterinary students than a pre-existing low-fidelity polyvinyl chloride (PVC) model. One hundred and twenty pre-clinical veterinary students were instructed how to use obstetrical chains with a low-fidelity PVC model and the anatomically correct high-fidelity calf leg model. After a 45-minute lab, students were surveyed on their experience with both models. Overall students felt the anatomically correct high-fidelity calf leg model increased accuracy in chain placement and provided more accurate landmarks, a more realistic model, and more real-life scenario training.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-130 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Medical Education |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Educational methods
- Food animal
- Outcomes
- Reproduction
- Teaching model