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Simulation in Cupping Training: An Innovation Method

Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine volume 10, pages 409–410 (2017)Cite this article

Cupping therapy is an ancient practice [1] Use of skin simulator in cupping training is an innovation method. Skin simulators were used to enhance the safety of the trainees and improve outcomes in surgical training [2] The following are the procedural cupping skills to acquire: making skin incisions, applying various suction power degrees, skin disinfection, and performing various types of cupping [3] This novel method was preliminary evaluated for its efficacy by medical students. It is a promising learning tool which may improve the procedural skills and confidence of cupping trainees in a safe environment [4], Fig. 1 demonstrated the use of skin simulator in cupping therapy training.

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Cupping therapy simulation. (A) An artificial silicone skin was 180 × 100 × 25 mm in size, simulated skin, subcutaneous fat and muscles layers; (B) the cupping mark on the artificial skin; (C) the cupping mark on human skin; (D) comparison of power of suction on artificial skin simulator; (E) moderate suction on human skin; and (F) moderate suction on artificial skin simulator. LSP = light suction power; MSP = moderate suction power.

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Aboushanab, T., AlSanad, S.M. Simulation in Cupping Training: An Innovation Method. Innov. Acupunct. Med. 10, 409–410 (2017). https://doiorg.publicaciones.saludcastillayleon.es/10.1016/j.jams.2017.10.003

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