Evaluation of a 3-Dimensional-Printed Head Simulation Technique for Teaching Flexible Nasopharyngoscopy to Radiation Oncology Residents

Journal Article · Mon Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 2021 · International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJROBP.2020.08.063· OSTI ID:23200886

Goodman, Christopher D. ^[1]; Pautler, Justin D. ^[2]; Balestrini, Christopher S.; Cobos, Santiago ^[3]; D'Souza, Leah ^[4]; others, and

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1. Department of Radiation Oncology, London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario (Canada)
2. Department of Physics and Engineering, London Regional Cancer Program, London, Ontario (Canada)
3. Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Western University, London, Ontario (Canada)
4. Department of Radiation Oncology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago (United States)

Simulation-based medical education is an effective tool for medical teaching, but simulation-based medical education deployment in radiation oncology (RO) is limited. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy (FNP), an essential skill for RO residents, requires practice that typically occurs on volunteer patients, introducing the potential for stress and discomfort. We sought to develop a high-fidelity simulator and intervention that provides RO residents the opportunity to develop FNP skills in a low-pressure environment.

• OSTI ID: 23200886
• Journal Information: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Journal Name: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 109; ISSN IOBPD3; ISSN 0360-3016
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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