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Older people represent more than 20% of the French population (Source INSEE 2020), yet aging remains poorly understood. Thanks to the simulation tools offered in this innovative workshop, participants will be able to jump forward several years in time. This will allow them to hone their skills in supporting older people through 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, design engineer.
Special equipment allows participants to experience the main age-related impairments through sensory means. This enables them to perceive the difficulties faced by older adults and better understand their behaviors and specific needs.
“Genuine learning through experience with the aim of improving the living conditions of elderly people.”
The effectiveness of this simulation method was the subject of a study conducted by medical students at Julius-Maximilians University in Würzburg (Dr. Filz S.A., Dr. Swoboda W. et al.).
The research, conducted in the form of practical training sessions involving the wearing of a simulation suit, led to the following results:
- Ability to empathize with the living conditions of an elderly person after the practical training: 83% of participants.
- Ability to put oneself in the shoes of an elderly person after the practical training: 90% of participants.
- Understanding of the physical condition of an elderly person after the practical training course: 95% of participants
How?
Using simulation suits made up of several elements, participants put themselves in the shoes of an elderly person by experiencing the physical and mental challenges associated with aging.
Some examples:
Feedback from our students
Every year, this innovative workshop is offered to students at the School to complement their curriculum and improve their understanding of the elderly. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:
Stephanie: “This workshop was very interesting, and everyone who works with older people should be able to participate in this simulation workshop. Losing your senses is very unsettling.”
Mariam: “This afternoon, I experienced what the elderly people I care for go through every day. Muscle pain, hearing and vision problems, slowness, due to an environment that is no longer suitable for them to move around safely.”
Maïlys: “In a professional setting, I will pay particular attention to these 'pains' and the way in which people experience and endure them in their daily lives in order to best adapt the 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 be hosting the Academy of Surgery's annual conference on our Arnaud de Villeneuve campus.
A symposium organized to mark the 800th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine.
Members of the National Academy of Surgery will meet to discuss the role of robotics and AI in 21st-century surgery and will 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 participated in the MUSE call for projects. They were selected as winners of Take Off 4, which aims to reward innovations in education.
An educational innovation for safety
Doctors and surgeons are required to perform invasive procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. These procedures require long and rigorous training, mainly carried out during residency (from the 7th year of medical school, at the time of specialization).
The quality of medical and surgical procedures must be a central focus of training, as it has an impact on patient health and safety. Technical training for medical and surgical interns must therefore include prior learning to ensure the safety of patients, trainees, and supervisors alike.
Factors of change
The use of anatomical models for training has been widely exploited, but this training method is limited by the availability of models. Another limiting factor is the difficulty in maintaining the realistic appearance of the digestive and respiratory tracts on these biological models.
The simulator as a solution
Simulator-based learning meets safety requirements, as students do not come into direct contact with patients during their initial practical sessions, mistakes are allowed, and supervisors can give students greater freedom to practice, providing educational feedback during dedicated training sessions that are more numerous and easier to implement. This learning method also eliminates the biological risks associated with the use of anatomical parts.
The specific areas concerned
Since simulation is a very expensive tool that takes a long time to set up, Dr. Favier and Dr. Debourdeau conducted preliminary studies to determine the areas in which simulation could be most useful.
According to their research, simulation training is necessary for the following procedures:
- Diagnostic and interventional esophagogastroduodenal endoscopy (gastroenterology)
- Diagnostic and interventional colonoscopy (gastroenterology)
- Endoscopic nasal sinus and anterior skull base surgery (ENT, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery)
- Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy for diagnosis of the upper aerodigestive tract (ENT, anesthesiology-intensive care, oncology)
- Rigid bronchial endoscopy (ENT specialists, pediatricians, pulmonologists)
Proven effectiveness
These procedural simulators have been scientifically validated for initial training and have proven their effectiveness. In total, these devices are used by 220 interns in Montpellier-Nîmes (20 gastroenterologists, 18 ENT specialists, 6 neurosurgeons, 6 maxillofacial surgeons, 15 pulmonologists, 125 anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists, and 20 oncologists).
A project that builds on the previous one
Remember, we already mentioned Doctors Favier and Debourdeau in one of our articles. They were winners of a previous MUSE Take Off competition. Their project involved setting up an app called SPART APP to assess the technical skills of interns.
This project is a continuation of the Spart-APP project. This application, which can measure the technical progress of interns, could in future be linked to a simulation platform. This platform will enable real-time learning to be reinforced for students experiencing difficulties, using an active and dynamic teaching approach.
The Clinical Competency Certificate, "C3 or C cube," is an exam designed to assess students on the skills they have acquired during internships and simulation-based teaching.
What is C3?
Our students receive comprehensive training that enables them to acquire knowledge and skills. In order to validate the acquisition of the skills necessary for the future medical profession, the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine has set up the C3. This test assesses the skills that fifth- and sixth-year medical students (DFASM 2 and 3) have acquired during internships and in simulation exercises.
How are students evaluated?
During this test, students are observed in terms of their ability to provide a correct diagnosis, their care techniques, and theircommunication skillswith patients. Announcing a serious illness or examining an infant requires specific knowledge and precise actions. The C3 allows all of this to be observed using high-fidelity simulation mannequins, examiners playing the role of patients, and even with the collaboration of nurses on duty.
In addition to being an assessment for students, this exam is also a way to learn and progress. Rather than answering questions on paper, students have the opportunity to discuss and debrief with examiners. This feedback gives them a clear idea of their level, strengths, and weaknesses, with a view to continuous improvement. The Faculty of Medicine is the only faculty to have implemented a mock exam as well as a certification exam.
How is it organized?
This exam requires considerable resources, both material and human, from the Faculty of Medicine. On the one hand, the premises must be specially equipped to accommodate this exam, both on the Montpellier and Nîmes campuses. On the other hand, numerous supervisors and examiners are needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Some faculties that are required to implement this type of innovative exam as part of the reform ofthe second cycle of medical studies have already come to observe how we operate. This type of exam has also been implemented in Toulouse, and the development of the C3 at the Montpellier-Nîmes faculty is being carried out with a view to standardization across the Occitanie region.
To get a concrete 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 Pôle Métropolitain Nîmes-Alès organizes a series of unique conferences at higher education institutions, in partnership with businesses. The Faculty of Medicine is proud to be a partner in these events!
Science todayis paving the way fortomorrow's innovations.
The aim of the Entretiens Nîmes-Alès is to raise public awareness of the region's expertise in higher education, research, and innovation.
Through a series of events open to all—symposiums, conferences, round tables, workshops, exhibitions, visits—organized during the same week.
Come and discover emerging innovations in the fields of digital technology, health, the environment, risk management, and more.
The 2020 edition will take place from February 4 to 8.
Visit the SimHu platform on our Nîmes website!
On the occasion of the 2020 edition of the Entretiens Nîmes-Alès, the Faculty of Medicine at its Nîmes site is opening the doors of its simulation platform, SimHu, in partnership with the Nîmes University Hospital. Our teams will introduce you to the latest technologies used in medical education, including simulation mannequins. High-fidelity simulation workshops will be offered to the public, who will be able 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. on our Carreau de Lanes Campus!
Address: 186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes, 30000 NÎMES
Bus: "Trambus" line T2 or "bus" line 5 towards CHU Carémeau
Road access:A9 motorway, Exit 25 Nîmes Ouest – Parking available on site.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
