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Table 1 I & D of subcutaneous abscess performance of the interns before and after training using NICA Model

From: Novel indigenous low cost (NICA) model for hands on training of surgical interns in incision and drainage procedure for superficial skin abscess

Variables

Factors

Details

Pre Training

Post Training

P value

Pre Procedural

Mark the Abscess/Incision

Correct

48(26)

134 (74)

< 0.01

In correct

107(84)

21(16)

< 0.01

Loading the local anesthetic drug

Correct

60(29)

145(71)

< 0.05

In correct

95(90)

10(10)

< 0.01

Administering Local anesthesia

Correct

36(19)

151(81)

< 0.01

In correct

119(97)

4(3)

< 0.05

Selecting the appropriate blade

Correct

40(21)

155(79)

< 0.01

In correct

115(100)

0

NA

Selecting the appropriate handle

Correct

68(31)

148(69)

< 0.01

In correct

87(93)

7(7)

< 0.01

Procedural

Holding the instrument

Correct

56(27)

154(73)

< 0.05

In correct

99(99)

1(1)

< 0.05

Angle of blade to skin during incision

Correct

83(35)

153(65)

< 0.01

In correct

72(97)

2(3)

< 0.01

Depth of incision

Correct

67(32)

140(68)

< 0.05

In correct

88(85)

15(15)

< 0.05

Length of incision

Correct

56(27)

154(73)

< 0.01

In correct

99(99)

1(1)

< 0.01

Draining of pus

Correct

98(40)

150(60)

< 0.05

In correct

57(92)

5(8)

< 0.01

Post Procedural

Mopping

Correct

74(33)

152(67)

< 0.01

In correct

81(96)

3(4)

< 0.01

Packing

Correct

101 (40)

149(60)

< 0.01

In correct

54 (90)

6 (10)

0.01

Dressing

Correct

101 (39)

155(61)

< 0.01

In correct

54(100)

0

NA