BREAST CANCER EXAMINATION INTERACTIVE TEACHING SIMULATOR

多媒体计划开发乳腺癌体检 教学模拟器用于教授身体乳房检查技术 和肿块检测歧视医疗保健专业人员和 最终传播到他们的病人群体。该系统将由一个 提供乳房指导的交互式数字视频节目 结合电子硅胶乳房的检查技术 练习触觉技能的模拟器。该教学计划将 教授全面的考试技巧，包括系统的搜索 模式，触诊，地形和压力。交互式模拟器 将在触觉检查和培训中提供练习和指导反馈 肿块检测技能。它将培训和评估乳房能力 检测技术和肿块检测精度。 在第一阶段，多媒体将为 程序和一个工作模拟器原型，其中一个交互部分用于 由主题审查委员会审查，以确保准确性。多媒体将 测试用于感知用户输入和提供 反馈。原型和教学部分将通过以下方式进行验证 两个焦点群体，卫生保健专业人员和患者群体。 审查结果将被纳入最终的模拟器原型 和交互脚本。第二阶段将包括制作 交互式教学程序和模拟器，信息手册 和正式评估。 拟议的商业应用：完成的交互式数字视频 教学程序和模拟器将直接分发到县 卫生部门、教学医院、社区保健中心和 其他社区团体、癌症中心和乳腺癌支持团体。 最初和持续的需求应该是强劲的，因为需要 全面讲授乳房体格检查技术和 缺乏在高水平上教授这些技能的有效方法 熟练程度。

Multi-Media plans to develop a Breast Cancer Physical Examination Instructional Simulator to teach physical breast examination techniques and lump detection discrimination to health care professionals and eventually to their patient populations. The system will consist of an interactive digital video program providing instruction on breast examination techniques integrated with an electronic silicone breast simulator for practice of tactile skills. The instructional program will teach a comprehensive examination technique, including systematic search pattern, palpation topography and pressure. The interactive simulator will provide practice and coaching feedback in tactile examination and lump detection skills. It will train and evaluate competence on breast examination technique and lump detection accuracy. In Phase I, Multi-Media will produce instructional content scripts for the program and a working simulator prototype with one interactive segment for review by the Subject Matter Review Board for accuracy. Multi-Media will test the prototype mechanisms for sensing user input and providing feedback. The prototype and instructional segment will be validated by two focus groups, health care professionals and patient populations. Review findings will be incorporated into the final simulator prototype and interactive scripts. Phase II will include production of the interactive instructional program and simulator, informational brochure and formal evaluation. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: The completed interactive digital video instructional program and simulator will be distributed directly to county health departments, teaching hospitals, community health care centers, and other community groups, cancer centers, and breast cancer support groups. The initial and ongoing demand should be strong because of the need for thorough instruction in physical breast examination techniques and the scarcity of effective methods for teaching these skills at a high level of proficiency.