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- Title
A New Method for Training Medical Students in Abdominal Diagnosis in Kampo Style through Use of a Simulator.
- Authors
Masaki Baba; Toshisuke Tanaka; Shuji Yakubo; Eriko Fukuda; Koji Sakata; Mita Tomohiro; Shiho Kaibara; Arisa Oka; Mayu Watanabe; Tomohiro Hattori; Takao Namiki; Daisuke Kon; Lavin, Richard S.
- Abstract
Purpose: When conducting workshops on abdominal palpation, a kind of examination by touch favoured in Kampo medicine, with medical students, we have observed students who, even when given an opportunity to practice the method for themselves, are reluctant to do so. In this paper, we describe a teaching method that aims to encourage all students to take an active part. Methods: We prepared Abdominal strength pattern models (5 gradations) and 8 Abdominal specific pattern models with the Fukushin simulator, labeled not with the name of the model but a number or letter and arranged at random around the room. Students are required to go around the room and perform abdominal diagnosis on the different models, attempting to write the correct diagnosis for each one. Results: The inclusion of this type of activity appeared to make the training more enjoyable for students, with all of them carrying out diagnosis enthusiastically. Conclusion: The results appear to show that it is desirable to incorporate this type of training (Abpalle KAMPO for students) as a standard part of Fukushin education for students.
- Subjects
GASTROINTESTINAL disease diagnosis; MEDICAL students; ABDOMINAL muscles; MOTIVATION (Psychology); CURRICULUM; EXPERIENCE; ASIAN medicine; PALPATION; MUSCLE strength; STUDENTS; ABDOMEN; STUDENT attitudes; ADULT education workshops; MEDICAL education
- Publication
International Medical Journal, 2021, Vol 28, Issue 5, p539
- ISSN
1341-2051
- Publication type
Article