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Hopkins H, Weaks C, Webster T, Elcin M. The association of standardized patient educators (ASPE) gynecological teaching associate (GTA) and male urogenital teaching associate (MUTA) standards of best practice. Adv Simul (Lond) 2021; 6:23. [PMID: 34154661 PMCID: PMC8215835 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-021-00162-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) and Male Urogenital Teaching Associates (MUTAs) instruct healthcare professional learners to perform accurate and respectful breast, speculum, bimanual vaginal, rectal, urogenital, and prostate examinations. During such sessions, the GTA/MUTA uses their own body to instruct while providing real-time feedback. While GTAs/MUTAs fall under the broader umbrella of Standardized Patient methodology, the specificity of their role indicates need for establishment of Standards of Best Practice (SOBP) for GTA/MUTA programs. On behalf of the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), the Delphi process was utilized to reach international consensus identifying the Practices that comprise the ASPE GTA/MUTA SOBP. The original ASPE SOBP was used as the foundation for the iterative series of three surveys. Results were presented at the ASPE 2019 conference for additional feedback. Fifteen participants from four countries completed the Delphi process. Four of the original ASPE SOBP Domains were validated for GTA/MUTA programs: Safe Work Environment, Instructional Session Development, Training GTAs/MUTAs, and Program Management. Principles and Practices were shaped, and in some instances created, to best fit the distinct needs of GTA/MUTA programs. The ASPE GTA/MUTA SOBP apply to programs that engage GTAs/MUTAs in formative instructional sessions with learners. Programs that incorporate GTAs/MUTAs in simulation roles or in summative assessment are encouraged to reference the ASPE SOBP in conjunction with this document. The SOBP are aspirational and should be used to shape Practices within the program's local context. The ASPE GTA/MUTA SOBP will continue to evolve as our knowledge-base and practice develop.
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Affiliation(s)
- Holly Hopkins
- Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing, 311 Marshall Building, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning, 651 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23501 USA
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- University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, 250 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3P5 Canada
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- Department of Medical Education and Informatics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Sihhiye Campus, 06100 Ankara, Turkey
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Hamza A, Warczok C, Meyberg-Solomayer G, Takacs Z, Juhasz-Boess I, Solomayer EF, Radosa MP, Radosa CG, Stotz L, Findeklee S, Radosa JC. Teaching undergraduate students gynecological and obstetrical examination skills: the patient's opinion. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:431-438. [PMID: 32488397 PMCID: PMC8595149 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05615-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Introduction Our study assesses the patients’ opinion about gynecological examination performed by undergraduate students (UgSts). This assessment will be used in improving our undergraduate training program. A positive opinion would mean a lower chance of a patient refusing to be examined by a tutor or student, taking into account vaginal examination (VE). Materials and methods We performed a prospective cross-sectional survey on 1194 patients, consisting of outpatient and inpatient at the departments of obstetrics and gynecology from November 2015 to May 2016. The questionnaire consisted of 46 questions. Besides demographic data, we assessed the mindset of patients regarding the involvement of undergraduate student (UgSt) in gynecological and obstetrical examinations. We used SPSS version 23 for the statistical analysis. For reporting the data, we followed the STROBE statement of reporting observational studies. Results The median age was 38 years having a median of one child. 34% presented due to obstetrical problems, 38% due to gynecological complaints, and 19% due to known gynecological malignancies. Generally, we retrieved a positive opinion of patients towards the involvement of students in gynecological and obstetrical examination under supervision in 2/3 of the cases. Conclusions There is no reason to exclude medical UgSts from gynecological and obstetrical examinations after obtaining a written or oral consent.
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- Amr Hamza
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Dresden University Hospital, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Department for Gynecology, Diaconia Clinic Kassel, Kassel, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Homburg University Medical Centre, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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