Use of a Mechanical Labor Simulator in Medical Student Education

Amy J Ravin, Sheran N Fernando and Jeffrey A Gavard
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Amy J Ravin: Assistant Professor, St. Louis University, USA
Sheran N Fernando: PhD candidate, Lakehead University, USA
Jeffrey A Gavard: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, St. Louis University, USA

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2018, vol. 4, issue 4, 58-61

Abstract: To determine if a relatively inexpensive ($895) mechanical birth simulator is effective for teaching third year medical students about normal labor and delivery and to evaluate its effect on their confidence to perform a vaginal delivery. Simulators have been shown to improve student confidence and knowledge during obstetric clerkships.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2018.04.555642

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