Simulation in Podiatry Teaching and Learning: A Scoping Review

Overview

Journal J Foot Ankle Res

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2024 Dec 3

PMID 39627181

Authors

Naomi Anning

Peta Tehan

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: In podiatry, there are a variety of clinical tasks that require precision and skill and it is expected that clinicians will obtain these skills during their training. Simulation is a dynamic teaching tool used in healthcare to enhance skill and knowledge acquisition. Currently, the extent and nature of the research on the use of simulation in podiatry teaching and learning are not clear.

Aim: A scoping review was conducted to identify the extent and nature of research activity on the use of simulation in podiatry teaching and learning and identify gaps in the existing literature.

Methods: Any research relating to simulation use in podiatry teaching including various designs and focusing on simulations aimed at improving podiatry teaching or learning were eligible for inclusion. A systematic search was conducted on February 14, 2024 of the following databases: Embase (via Embase.com), MEDLINE (via PubMed), CINAHL, and the Web of Science. Additional papers were identified via bibliographies of included studies. Content analysis of content relating to podiatry teaching and learning was performed and grouped into broad themes, then further narrowing to six themes.

Results: A total of 21 research studies were deemed eligible for inclusion focusing on diverse aspects of podiatry simulation utilized in high-income countries exclusively. Conducted between 1997 and 2023, these studies were categorized into six key themes: skill improvement, communication and professionalism, clinical competencies and patient safety, educational enhancement, and anatomy and histology education. The simulations, carried out by or assessed for podiatry professionals, staff, or students, ranged from high-fidelity medical mannequins to low-fidelity simulations such as a grapefruit model of a diabetes-related foot ulcer.

Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that simulation teaching in podiatry, whether through direct skill enhancement or through educational impact assessments, holds potential in improving competency, confidence, and educational outcomes in podiatry practice. This scoping review identified a small yet diverse evidence base for simulation modalities in podiatry education, demonstrating gaps in long-term effects and comparative effectiveness studies. It highlights the urgent need for research focused on longitudinal impacts, evaluating various simulation technologies and standardizing best practices to improve podiatry education and align with clinical and patient care needs.

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