Development, production and evaluation of 2-dimensional transfer tattoos to simulate skin conditions in health professions education

BMC Medical Education

Helmut Beltraminelli¹  Kai P. Schnabel²  Adrian Michel²  Miria Germano²  Andrea C. Lörwald²  Daniel Bauer²  Sandra Wüst² 

[1] Department of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland;Institute for Medical Education; Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012, Bern, Switzerland;

关键词: Medical moulage;    Simulation engagement;    Clinical skills;    OSCE;    Standardized patient;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12909-021-02763-z

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMoulages can greatly extend the possibilities of simulation in teaching and assessment. Since moulages that fit an educator’s exact needs are often unavailable commercially, this paper explains how 2-dimensional transfer tattoos can be independently developed, produced, and evaluated.MethodsFrom representative photographs of the specific skin condition an analogue copy of the pathological finding is drawn. Once validated by the medical expert, it can be digitized by scanning and processed using graphics software. The final digital image file is printed onto transfer paper. Once applied and fixed onto the intended wearer, usually a simulated patient, its authenticity can be confirmed, and further transfer tattoos can be produced.ResultsUsing this moulage technique we produced 10 different 2-dimensional transfer tattoos to date, including hematoma, Janeway lesions and splinter nails. These moulages are used in clinical skills training, formative and high-stakes summative assessment in undergraduate medical and nursing programs.ConclusionsBy sharing our development process for 2-dimensional transfer tattoos, health profession educators can produce their own that best fit their local educational needs. Due to their high authenticity and standardization, 2-dimensional transfer tattoos are ideal for use in high-stakes assessment.

【 授权许可】

CC BY