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  • A low-cost alternative for nasolaryngoscopy simulation training equipment: a randomised controlled trial

  • D I Johnston, V Selimi, A Chang, M Smith
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 129 / Issue 11 / November 2015
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    10 September 2015, pp. 1101-1107
    Print publication:
    November 2015
  • Objectives:

    Flexible nasolaryngoscopy is a key diagnostic procedure used in many specialities. Simulation-based teaching is beneficial for endoscopy training, but it is expensive. This study assessed whether an inexpensive simulation model is an effective training method for flexible nasolaryngoscopy.

    Methods:

    A three-armed, randomised, controlled trial was performed. One group received no simulation training, while two others were trained with either a high-cost or a low-cost model. All candidates then performed flexible nasolaryngoscopy on a volunteer. Their ability to perform this task was assessed by the patient discomfort score and time taken by a blinded expert.

    Results:

    Simulation-based teaching reduced patient discomfort and improved candidate skill level. Low-cost model training did not have a negative effect when compared with high-cost model training.

    Conclusion:

    Simulated flexible nasolaryngoscopy training may be more accessible with the use of an effective low-cost model.