Monocentric study, aiming to assess the improvement of medical students to perform a first-time thoracentesis after training using a specific training using an augmented virtual reality simulator, versus standard training. Study population: medical students from the department of Respirology (University hospital of Strasbourg), performing their first thoracocentesis in patients having an indication for a first-time thoracocentesis. This is not an interventional study, no change in patient course being induced because of the study. After the procedure: use of specific surveys for the patient and for medical students to assess the patient's pain, the patient and the medical student level of anxiety, and the student ability during the procedure.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
340
Specific training for medical students by using an augmented virtual reality simulator for thoracentesis
Hopitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
RECRUITINGHôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAssessment of the success rate
Assessment of the success rate to perform a first-time thoracentesis in patients with an indication for this procedure, depending on whether the medical student was trained using an augmented virtual reality simulator, or with standard training
Time frame: 1 day
Assessment of specific characteristic prior and after thoracocentesis
Assessment of specific characteristic prior and after thoracocentesis for the patient (pain, anxiety), and for the medical student (theorical knowledge, anxiety, ability during the procedure.
Time frame: 1 day
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