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A G Sutherland1, A Brooksbank, T Parwez

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|May 7, 1999
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Orthopaedic trauma surgery is frequently performed by unsupervised trainees, with theatre computer data potentially misrepresenting supervision levels. Accurate assessment requires careful case note review alongside system data.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgical Training
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Concerns exist regarding the extent of unsupervised surgical training in orthopaedics.
  • Previous reports suggested high percentages of unsupervised trainee involvement in trauma procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the actual level of unsupervised trainee participation in orthopaedic surgery.
  • To assess the accuracy of theatre computer systems in recording surgical supervision.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of theatre computer system data over six months.
  • Verification of surgical cases through detailed case note review.
  • Comparison of data from computer records versus manual case notes.

Main Results:

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  • Unsupervised trainees performed 48% of trauma surgeries and 13% of elective surgeries.
  • Computer systems inaccurately attributed operating time, overstating senior surgeon involvement.
  • Computer records under-recorded the presence of supervising consultants.

Conclusions:

  • Theatre computer systems may not reliably reflect the true level of surgical supervision.
  • Accurate assessment of trainee supervision requires robust data verification methods.
  • Findings highlight the need for improved monitoring of surgical training and service provision.