3D printed educational model

Ke-Yun Chao, PhD

The aim of this study is to develop a highly realistic 3D-printed Port-A catheter upper body model to enhance the effectiveness of training new nursing staff in Port-A catheter placement and care skills.

Background： Cancer patients often require long-term administration of chemotherapy drugs, nutritional supplementation, and blood transfusions. During these treatments, an implantable central venous access (port-a catheter) is often utilized to avoid the inconvenience of repeated needle insertions for treatment and to minimize the risk of medication leakage. Port-A catheters are considered a safer clinical measure. However, poor care and maintenance of the catheter can lead to complications such as infection, catheter damage, and leakage, which can even result in death. Proper care and maintenance are crucial for the successful use of Port-A catheters. For nursing staff, acquiring professional knowledge in Port-A catheter care is essential for improving the quality of cancer patient care. Insufficient education and training in Port-A catheter care can lead to clinical errors that endanger patients' lives.

Methods： This study involves providing training to participants and assessing their performance and effectiveness. It employs a prospective quasi-experimental design with a single group and pre- and post-test evaluations. The study includes 50 newly recruited nursing staff.

Effect： We anticipate that the use of a 3D-printed upper body Port-A catheter model will yield better results in the training of newly recruited nursing staff.

3D Port-A Catheter Model for New Staff

Effects of a 3D-Printed Port-A Catheter Model Training Course for New Staff

score of pre-intervention (maximun 100 and minimum 0), higher means a better outcome.

Fu Jen Catholic University

Group leader of Respiratory Therapists

Neoplasms

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

All Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Diseases

Skin Diseases

a 3-D printed model of your breast will be created and discussed with participants during your surgical consultation.

Participants will have a standard-of-care surgical consultation using traditional breast imaging.

3D printed model

Lauren Chang Sen, MD

To learn if providing a 3-D printed model of the breast can help breast cancer patients make decisions related to their care. During this study, some study participants will receive the 3-D printed model and some study participants will receive traditional breast imaging scans to learn if the 3-D printed model

Primary Objective:

•The objective of this prospective study is to determine the impact of 3D printed breast models, compared to 2D imaging, on breast cancer patients' decisional conflict related to treatment decision-making.

Secondary Objective:

* To observe if patients will change their initial desired surgical option (mastectomy versus lumpectomy) after viewing the 3D printed models
* To evaluate the quality of the communication between surgical providers and patients with and without the 3D printed models
* To assess the surgical outcome including the margin status
* To evaluate patient satisfaction and well-being post-surgery between the 3D printed model group and the control group as well as mastectomy versus lumpectomy subgroups
* To assess surgical providers' response to the acceptability and utility of the model

3D Printed Breast Models in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer

Score scale ranges: Strongly Agree 1, Agree 2 Neither agree or Agree 3 Strongly Disagree 4

University Cancer Foundation via the Institutional Research Grant program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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explanation combined with 3D health education model

3D health education model

traditional education

The aim of this study is to develop a highly realistic 3D-printed Port-A catheter upper body model to improve the knowledge and self-care skills of patients and primary caregivers regarding Port-A catheter placement through patient education.

Background： Cancer patients often require long-term administration of chemotherapy drugs, nutritional supplementation, and blood transfusions. During these treatments, an implantable central venous access (port-a catheter) is often utilized to avoid the inconvenience of repeated needle insertions for treatment and to minimize the risk of medication leakage. Port-A catheters are considered a safer clinical measure. However, poor care and maintenance of the catheter can lead to complications such as infection, catheter damage, and leakage, which can even result in death. The study aims to assess the impact of patient discharge education on their knowledge and satisfaction regarding catheter care.

Methods： This study focuses on patient education and evaluating its effectiveness. It employs a prospective randomized controlled trial with a cross-sectional design and parallel groups. The participants are divided into the 3D model group (experimental group) and the conventional education group (control group). A total of 120 subjects from the hematology-oncology ward are included in the study. The participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group (60 participants) or the control group (60 participants) based on the month of admission, following a cluster randomization approach.

Effect： The investigator anticipate that the use of a 3D-printed upper body Port-A catheter model will yield better results in patient discharge education.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
3D Port-A Catheter Model for New Staff	NCT06416943	Personal Satisf... Cancer	3D printed educ...	18 Years - 30 Years	Fu Jen Catholic University
3D Printed Breast Models in the Surgical Management of Breast Cancer	NCT05755984	Breast Cancer	3D printed mode...	18 Years -	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
3D Port-A Catheter Model for New Staff	NCT06416943	Personal Satisf... Cancer	3D printed educ...	18 Years - 30 Years	Fu Jen Catholic University
Effects of a 3D-Printed Port-A Catheter Model Training Course	NCT06417294	Patient Satisfa... Cancer	3D health educa... traditional edu...	18 Years - 80 Years	Fu Jen Catholic University

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