Assessing the Effectiveness of Using Simulation in Cupping Therapy Training Course for Undergraduate Medical Students: A Study in Riyadh, KSA
Abdullah M. Al-Bedah
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tamer S. Aboushanab *
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Meshari S. Alqaed
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Naseem Akhtar Qureshi
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Al-subai
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed T. El-Olemy
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt
Mohamed Khalil
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To assess effectiveness of using cupping therapy simulation for the training of undergraduate medical students.
Study Design: This study assessed the experience of the cupping simulation for undergraduate medical students as a part of cupping training course. The place of the study was the simulation laboratory of the College of Medicine, Dar Al-Uloom University.
Methodology: NCCAM developed cupping simulation training course in the form of two scenarios that addressed the various types of cupping procedure. Fourth year undergraduate medical students; 16 males, and 25 females who attended the cupping simulation training course as a part of the complementary medicine and integrative health elective course are the target population. The number of participants was 25 out of 41. Post simulation survey was conducted by using a slightly modified Simulation Effectiveness Tool [SET].
Results: Showed positive responses on all items of the post-simulation survey. Developing a better understanding of cupping, building confidence, improving skills, and feeling better prepared for performing cupping for real patient were the most strongly agreed items.
Conclusion: Cupping simulation is a promising learning tool in the field of integrative medicine. It may improve the cupping clinical skills, and build the confidence of participants in a safe environment. It can be the first step of training for beginners. Future large-scale studies and post-simulation evaluation of performance are recommended.
Keywords: Cupping, simulation, education, medical