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Older adults account for more than 20% of the French population (Source: INSEE 2020), yet the aging process remains poorly understood. Thanks to the simulation tools offered in this innovative workshop, participants will be able to take a leap forward in time by several years. This will allow them to hone their skills in supporting older adults through hands-on experience.
Why this workshop?
This workshop, offered by the School of Geriatrics and Gerontology, was created to allow participants to experience the main impairments associated with aging.
It is led by its administrative manager, Myriam Taroudjit, and Marie-Laure Portalez, a design engineer.
Special equipment allows participants to experience firsthand the main age-related sensory impairments. This helps them recognize the challenges faced by older adults and better understand their behaviors and specific needs.
“True experiential learning aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults”
The effectiveness of this simulation-based method was the subject of a study conducted by medical students at Julius-Maximilians University in Würzburg (Dr. med. Filz S.A., Dr. med. Swoboda W., et al.).
The research, conducted in the form of practical training sessions that involved wearing a simulation suit, yielded the following results:
- Ability to empathize with the living conditions of an elderly person after the practicum: 83% of participants.
- Ability to put oneself in the shoes of an older adult after the practicum: 90% of participants.
- Understanding of an older adult’s physical condition after the practicum: 95% of participants
How?
Using simulation scenarios consisting of several elements, participants put themselves in the shoes of an older adult by experiencing the physical and emotional challenges associated with aging.
Here are a few examples:
Feedback from Our Students
Every year, this innovative workshop is offered to the School’s students to complement their curriculum and deepen their understanding of older adults. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:
Stéphanie: “This workshop was very interesting, and everyone who works with older adults should have the opportunity to participate in this simulation workshop. Losing one’s senses is very unsettling.”
Mariam: “This afternoon, I experienced firsthand what the older adults I care for go through every day: muscle pain, hearing and vision problems, and slowed movements—all caused by an environment that is no longer safe for them to navigate.”
Maïlys: “In a professional setting, I will pay even closer attention to these ‘pains’ and how people experience and cope with them in their daily lives, so that I can best tailor my responses to their needs.”
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As part of the 800th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Medicine, in partnership withthe National Academy of Surgery, we will host the Academy of Surgery’s annual conference at our Arnaud de Villeneuve campus.
A symposium organized to mark the 800th anniversary of the School of Medicine.
Members of the National Academy of Surgery will meet to discuss the role of robotics and AI in 21st-century surgery and to consider the future training of surgeons. A tribute will be paid to François de Lapeyronie, one of the fathers of modern surgery and founder of the Royal Academy of Surgery.
Conference Program, October 21, 2021, at the Historic Building
Conference Program, October 22, 2021, at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus
In 2020, Dr. Favier and Dr. Debourdeau once again submitted a proposal to MUSE’s call for projects. They were named winners of Take Off 4, an initiative designed to recognize innovations in education.
An Educational Innovation for Safety
Physicians and surgeons are required to perform invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. These procedures require extensive and rigorous training, which is primarily carried out during residency (beginning in the 7th year of medical school, upon entering a specialty).
The quality of medical-technical and surgical procedures must be at the heart of training, as it impacts the health and safety of patients. The technical training of medical and surgical residents must therefore include preliminary instruction to ensure the safety of patients, trainees, and supervisors alike.
Factors Driving Change
The use of anatomical specimens for training has been widely adopted, but this training method is limited by the availability of specimens. Another limiting factor is the difficulty of maintaining a realistic appearance of the digestive and respiratory tracts on these biological models.
The Simulator as a Solution
Simulator-based training helps meet safety requirements, since students do not come into direct contact with patients during their initial simulations, mistakes are allowed, and instructors can give students greater freedom to practice while providing educational feedback during dedicated training sessions—which are more frequent because they are easier to implement. This learning method also eliminates the biological risks associated with the use of anatomical specimens.
The specific areas involved
Since simulation is a very expensive and time-consuming tool to implement, Drs. Favier and Debourdeau conducted preliminary studies to determine in which areas this simulation could be most useful.
According to their research, simulation-based training is necessary for the following procedures:
- Diagnostic and Interventional Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gastroenterology)
- Diagnostic and Interventional Colonoscopy (Gastroenterology)
- Endoscopic Nasal, Sinus, and Anterior Skull Base Surgery (ENT, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery)
- Diagnostic Flexible Fibroscopy of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract (ENT, Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Oncology)
- Rigid bronchoscopy (ENT specialists, pediatricians, pulmonologists)
Proven effectiveness
These procedural simulators have been scientifically validated for initial training and have proven their effectiveness. In total, these programs involve 220 residents in the Montpellier-Nîmes area (20 gastroenterologists, 18 ENT specialists, 6 neurosurgeons, 6 maxillofacial surgeons, 15 pulmonologists, 125 anesthesiologists and intensivists, and 20 oncologists).
A project that builds on the previous one
Remember, we had already mentioned, in one of our articles, Drs. Favier and Debourdeau, who were winners of a previous MUSE Take Off competition. That project involved the development of an app called SPART APP, designed to assess the technical skills of medical residents.
This project builds on the Spart-APP initiative. In fact, this application—which can track residents’ technical progress—may be integrated with a simulation platform in the future. This platform will enhance real-time learning for students who are struggling, as part of an active and dynamic teaching approach.
The Certificate of Clinical Competence, “C3” or “C-cube,” is an exam designed to assess students on the skills they have acquired through clinical rotations and simulation-based training.
What is C3?
Our students receive a comprehensive education that enables them to acquire knowledge and skills. To validate the acquisition of the skills necessary for a future career in medicine, the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine has implemented the C3. This exam assesses the skills that fifth- and sixth-year medical students (DFASM 2 and 3) have acquired during clinical rotations and in simulation labs.
How are students evaluated?
During this exam, students are evaluated on their ability to make a correct diagnosis, their care techniques, and the quality of theircommunication with the patient. Delivering news of a serious illness or examining an infant requires specific knowledge and precise procedures. The C3 exam allows for the assessment of all these skills using high-fidelity simulation manikins, examiners acting as patients, and even with the collaboration of practicing nurses.
In addition to serving as an assessment for students, this exam is also a means of learning and improving. Rather than answering a question on paper, students have the opportunity to discuss and debrief with the examiners. This feedback gives them a clear picture of their skill level, strengths, and weaknesses, with a view to continuous improvement. The School of Medicine is the only school to have implemented both a mock exam and a certification exam.
How does it work?
This exam places significant demands on the Faculty of Medicine in terms of both material and human resources. On the one hand, the facilities must be specifically adapted to accommodate this exam, both on the Montpellier and Nîmes campuses. On the other hand, a large number of supervisors and examiners are needed to ensure that the exam runs smoothly.
Some medical schools that are required to implement this type of innovative exam as part of the reform ofgraduate medical education have already visited us to observe how we operate. This type of exam has also been implemented in Toulouse, and the rollout of the C3 at the Montpellier-Nîmes medical school is being carried out with a view to standardizing the exam across the Occitanie region.
To get a clear idea of how the C3 works, watch the video below.
It’s the must-attend event for research and innovation in the Gard region: Les Entretiens Nîmes-Alès! Every year, the Nîmes-Alès Metropolitan Cluster organizes a series of unique conferences at higher education institutions, in partnership with local businesses. The Faculty of Medicine is proud to be a partner of these events!
Science todayis paving the way fortomorrow's innovations.
The goal of the Nîmes-Alès Talks is to raise public awareness of the region’s capabilities in the fields of higher education, research, and innovation.
Through a series of events open to everyone—symposia, lectures, roundtables, workshops, exhibitions, and tours—held over the course of a single week.
Come discover the latest innovations taking shape in the fields of digital technology, healthcare, the environment, risk management, and more…
The 2020 event will take place from February 4 to 8.
Visit the SimHu platform on our Nîmes website!
As part of the 2020 edition of the Entretiens Nîmes-Alès, the Faculty of Medicine at its Nîmes campus is opening the doors to its simulation platform, SimHu, in partnership with the Nîmes University Hospital. Our teams will introduce you to the latest technologies used in medical education, particularly simulation manikins. High-fidelity simulation workshops will be offered to the public, giving participants the chance to step into the shoes of future healthcare professionals!
How do I get there?
The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020, starting at 9 a.m. at our Carreau Campus in Lanes!
Address: 186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes, 30000 NÎMES
Bus: “trambus” line T2 or “bus” line 5 toward CHU Carémeau
Directions by car:A9 Highway, Exit 25 Nîmes Ouest – On-site parking available.
We hope to see many of you there!
