Comparison of Effectiveness of Teaching Steps of Abdominal Palpation Using Manikin vs Video Demonstration for First Clinical Year Students

• Published in: National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences 2024-10, Vol.2 (Issue 10), p.1006-1013
• Main Authors: Mutalik, Anirudh V, Duraisamy, Praveen, Kandasamy, Senthilkumaran, Jeevithan, S., Kaliannan, Chinnusamy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: abdominal palpation; medical education; procedural skills; simulation based training; video-based training
• ISSN: 2583-7524; 2583-7524
• DOI: 10.61770/NBEJMS.2024.v02.i10.005

Introduction: Acquiring fundamental procedural skills is crucial for medical graduates to ensure patient safety. Traditional teaching methods may compromise safety, leading to the rise of Simulation-based Medical Education (SBME) and video-based instructional approaches. This study compares the effectiveness of manikin-based and video-based training for abdominal palpation techniques among second-year MBBS students. Objectives: The primary objective is to compare the proficiency of students undergoing manikin-based (Group A) and video-based (Group B) training in abdominal palpation techniques. Secondary objectives include assessing specific skill aspects, understanding student perceptions, and exploring gender differences. Methods: A comparative study was conducted among 146 second-year MBBS students, randomly assigned to Group A (manikin skill training) or Group B (videobased skill training). A structured questionnaire with 15 questions assessed skill proficiency. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27, with descriptive statistics, Student's t-test, and subgroup analyses for gender differences. Results: High proficiency (>93%) was observed in both groups. Group A had a statistically higher overall score than Group B (14.2 ± 0.69 vs. 13.83 ± 0.98, P