SynthesisBMC medical education2024
The impact of moulage on learners' experience in simulation-based education and training: systematic review.
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- Evaluating the implementation of the vignettes-based injury care process assessment tool in low- and middle-income countries settings.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Moulage safety practice around the world: a framework for best practice.Advances in simulation (London, England) · 2026Article
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- Effectiveness of highand medium-fidelity simulation in nursing education: randomized controlled trial.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2026Article
- Impact of moulage-based simulation on nursing students' recognition of physical violence: a randomised controlled trial.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- 'Having skin in the game': guiding principles for incorporating moulage into OSCEs.Advances in simulation (London, England) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMoulage is a technique used to simulate injury, disease, aging and other physical characteristics specific to a scenario, often used in health and emergency worker training, predominantly for simulation-based learning activities. Its use in allied health fields is unclear. Previous work has explored moulage as an adjunct for authentic simulations, however there is opportunity for broadening its scope.
aimTo explore the effects of moulage interventions in simulation-based education and training, for learner experience. A secondary aim was to understand which pedagogical frameworks were embedded in moulage interventions.
methodFour electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EmBase, Proquest Central) were systematically searched to December 2022 for studies utilising moulage in simulation-based education experiences. Outcomes were focused on learner satisfaction, confidence, immersion, engagement, performance, or knowledge. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.
resultsTwenty studies (n = 11,470) were included. Studies were primarily conducted in medicine (n = 9 studies) and nursing (n = 5 studies) and less frequently across other health disciplines. The findings demonstrated greater learner satisfaction, confidence, and immersion when moulage was used against a comparator group. Minimal improvements in knowledge and performance were identified. One study underpinned the intervention with a pedagogical theory.
conclusionMoulage improves learner experience in simulation-based education or training, but not knowledge or clinical performance. Further research utilising moulage across a broader range of professions is needed. Interventions using moulage should be underpinned by pedagogical theories.
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