Comparing the Efficacy of Multimedia Tools with High Fidelity Simulators in Teaching Cardiac Auscultatory Skills in Undergraduate Medical Students: A Comparative Study

Bharathi  Elangovan; Rajesh  NT

Bharathi Elangovan Department of Pediatrics, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
Rajesh NT Department of Pediatrics, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India

Keywords: Simulators, Auscultation, Cardiovascular, Medical students, Clinical skills

Abstract

Background: Cardiac auscultation and echocardiography are essential methods for diagnosing congenital heart diseases (CHD) in children. Training undergraduate (UG) students on cardiac auscultation is essential to strengthen the psychomotor abilities on cardiac examination for identifying CHD. Faculty at medical schools offers these abilities to students using a variety of instructional strategies using simulators.
Aim: To compare the efficacy of multimedia tools with high-fidelity simulators in teaching cardiac auscultation skills among UG medical students.

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