Português Production of low-cost burn simulators for training classification and dressing skills: experience report
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burns, wound, simulator, learning, nursing.Abstract
Introduction: Burns are a serious public health problem, with high morbidity and mortality and a demand for specialized technical skills. Skills training with moulage improves injury assessment and dress training, but accessible protocols for creating realistic, low-cost simulators are lacking. Aim: To describe the creation of low-cost burn simulators to facilitate learning about classification and dressing training. Literature Review: The use of moulage can contribute to content retention, self-confidence, and immersion in burn training, improving the quality of clinical care. Methodology: This is a descriptive, experience-report study on the creation of soft-hard technology for training in burn assessment and dressing. Conducted at FACISB between April and May 2024, the project aimed to structure a replicable protocol without initial formal validation. Three systematic phases followed: literature review, prototyping, and detailed documentation. Conclusion: The use of simulators in educational activities on burn care can facilitate understanding of the degrees of burns and the types of tissue affected in each case. These simulators can provide practical training ranging from wound cleaning to debridement techniques, encouraging clinical reasoning in choosing dressings and applying complex dressings.
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