title: Pedagogical childbirth simulators: utility in obstetrics.
abstract: Simulation training is an appealing and useful addition to health facilities. Simulation centers are organized to maximize network resources. Simulation training is used for certification or recertification of health professionals and is now an integral part of the methods used in continuing professional development. Simulation has played a unique role in obstetrics. This article is a narrative review describing the different types of childbirth simulators, whether anatomical, virtual, or instrumented. The article identifies the role of each simulator in the training of obstetricians and the role of these instruments in simulation centers.
authors.affiliation: Gynaecology Department, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE-Lille Nord University, 59000 Lille, France. Electronic address: lepagejulien@msn.com.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lepage
authors.affiliation: Gynaecology Department, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE-Lille Nord University, 59000 Lille, France; Henri Warembourg Medical University Lille 2, 59000 Lille, France; LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cosson
authors.affiliation: LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mayeur
authors.affiliation: LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brieu
authors.affiliation: Gynaecology Department, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU LILLE-Lille Nord University, 59000 Lille, France; Henri Warembourg Medical University Lille 2, 59000 Lille, France; LML, CNRS UMR 8107, Ecole Centrale de Lille, Lille Nord University, Lille 59000, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rubod
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D036801:Parturition; D011247:Pregnancy; D000066908:Simulation Training
keywords: Centers; Childbirth; Pedagogy; Simulation; Training