Pedagogical childbirth simulators: utility in obstetrics

J Lepage; M Cosson; O Mayeur; M Brieu; C Rubod

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.011

Pedagogical childbirth simulators: utility in obstetrics

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2016 Feb:197:41-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.011. Epub 2015 Nov 27.

Authors

J Lepage¹, M Cosson², O Mayeur³, M Brieu³, C Rubod²

Affiliations

¹ Gynaecology Department, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE-Lille Nord University, 59000 Lille, France. Electronic address: lepagejulien@msn.com.
² Gynaecology Department, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE-Lille Nord University, 59000 Lille, France; Henri Warembourg Medical University Lille 2, 59000 Lille, France; LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.
³ LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.

PMID: 26704016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.11.011

Abstract

Simulation training is an appealing and useful addition to health facilities. Simulation centers are organized to maximize network resources. Simulation training is used for certification or recertification of health professionals and is now an integral part of the methods used in continuing professional development. Simulation has played a unique role in obstetrics. This article is a narrative review describing the different types of childbirth simulators, whether anatomical, virtual, or instrumented. The article identifies the role of each simulator in the training of obstetricians and the role of these instruments in simulation centers.

Keywords: Centers; Childbirth; Pedagogy; Simulation; Training.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Computer Simulation
Delivery, Obstetric / education*
Female
Humans
Models, Anatomic
Obstetrics / education*
Parturition*
Pregnancy
Simulation Training*