Abstract
A new novel approach to midwifery education
Women and Birth, Vol.31(Supplement 1), p.S41
Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Conference, 21st (Perth, Australia, 16-Oct-2018–18-Oct-2018)
2018
Abstract
Introductions: There is a lack of suitable resources to teach some complex subjects within midwifery. Book illustrations do not provide comprehensive illustrations of normal reproductive anatomy and physiology. Many people find it difficult to understand concepts from text book readings alone, preferring audio/visual representations and group discussion to learn new knowledge and grasp fundamental details. Aim: To overcome the lack of resources and create a new medium of customised teaching resources. This audio/visual resource uses 3D technology that appeals 21st century learners. Approach: Using a 320-degree visualisation space that enables the presentation of 3D graphics (Mechdyne website; https://www.mechdyne.com/) a learning artefact was created through the collaboration of members of the Visualisation Development Team and midwifery academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Implications: A teaching resource was created in two phases; the first phase assists midwifery students and academics to revisited and revise the normal physiology of the puerperium. The 3D artefact overcomes the challenges of illustrating the internal female anatomy and simulates the physiological events following birth. The Midwifery artefact provides students with a 3D visual representation of the internal anatomical layers of the muscles, blood vessels and placenta and membranes. The artefact simulates the expulsion of the placenta and membranes and shows the normal physiological response of how the blood vessels contract to prevent haemorrhage. Furthermore the artefact demonstrates how the uterus involutes as it retracts back into the pelvis over the course of the postnatal period. The second phase moves on in puerperal time to observe and identify possible causes of puerperal infection. The internal and external signs and symptoms of puerperal infection are portrayed by the 3D midwifery artefact which aims to assist students in diagnosis. This innovative learning and teaching resource addresses the deficit that exists in teaching resources.
Details
- Title
- A new novel approach to midwifery education
- Authors
- Michelle Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Women and Birth, Vol.31(Supplement 1), p.S41
- Conference details
- Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Conference, 21st (Perth, Australia, 16-Oct-2018–18-Oct-2018)
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.08.123
- ISSN
- 1871-5192; 1871-5192
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451441902621
- Output Type
- Abstract
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