We designed, implemented and evaluated a near-peer simulation training programme
teaching diagnostic and therapeutic abdominal paracentesis to core medical trainees …

Background Several studies have examined the effects of simulation and live training
experiences on abdominal paracentesis skills, but no study has examined the durability of …

Introduction Structured procedural education and assessment of competency are growing
needs for residency and fellowship programs. Simulation is a useful way to learn …

Background: Abdominal paracentesis is an essential competence for physicians. Simulation-
based mastery learning (SBML) programs lead to developing these skills for medical …

Objective: To validate an internally developed part-task trainer for training abdominal
paracentesis (AP) to fifth-year medical students (MS), and to evaluate participant confidence …

Introduction Junior doctors traditionally lack confidence in performing diagnostic
paracentesis on the medical take. This project explores a near-peer training programme in …

Background Paracentesis is a commonly performed bedside procedure that has the
potential for serious complications. Therefore, simulation-based education for paracentesis …

Background and aims Abdominal paracentesis is an area that every general physician
should know about, and the current learning model is unsafe for patients. Simulation allows …

Methods We performed an observational study of paracentesis procedures on a
hepatology/liver transplant floor at a tertiary care hospital from July 2008 to December 2011 …

Aims Over 2 years in our DGH we developed a programme of surgical simulation for medical
students including acute scenarios and basic surgical skills. We aimed to roll this out on a …