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Various simulation modalities exist for healthcare training, many of which can be applied to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. From low-fidelity box trainers to highly sophisticated mannequins and robotic trainers, learners can benefit from a wide range of teaching approaches, and these modalities can be used at all levels of training. Combining certain trainers into a hybrid model allows instructors to utilize the most beneficial aspects of distinct modalities to provide a better teaching environment. Despite the successes in decreasing medical errors and improving teamwork and communication, simulation remains difficult to implement on a global scale due to barriers including cost and protected time for learners and instructors.
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Higgins, E., Auguste, T.C. (2019). Simulation Modalities for Obstetrics and Gynecology. In: Deering, S., Auguste, T., Goffman, D. (eds) Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Obstetrics and Gynecology. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98995-2_11
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