Araújo NM, Ochiai AM, de Camargo JDCS, Ussame EY, Osava RH, da Silva LCFP. Cervical dilation assessment in simulators compared to a visual tool: A randomized study.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2023;
31:e3881. [PMID:
36995857 PMCID:
PMC10077843 DOI:
10.1590/1518-8345.6102.3881]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
to verify the correct assessment rate when using direct visual comparison in the cervical dilation measures in hard-consistency cervix simulation models.
METHOD
an open-label and randomized study conducted with 63 Obstetrics students that were designated either to use direct visual comparison in a dilation guide or not. The students estimated cervical dilation blindly in simulators with different dilations. The primary outcome was the correct assessment rate.
RESULTS
the students performed 141 tests. A higher correct assessment rate was found in the Experimental Group than in the Control Group (47.3% versus 27.2%; p<0.001; Odds Ratio = 2.41; 95% Confidence Interval = 1.62-3.58).
CONCLUSION
the direct visual comparison increased precision of the cervical dilation assessment in cervix simulation models, with the possibility of being beneficial in laboratory training. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials No. U1111-1210-2389.
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