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Teaching surgical decision-making: an interactive, web-based approach.

Elliot L Servais1, Wayne W Lamorte, Suresh Agarwal

  • 1Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|February 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Interactive web-based modules enhance surgical decision-making skills for medical students. These tools effectively supplement clinical training, improving student performance in surgical case management.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Digital Learning

Background:

  • Surgical expertise requires extensive patient assessment and decision-making practice.
  • Reduced resident work hours limit opportunities for surgical case management.
  • Interactive web-based modules were developed to address this educational gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of interactive web-based modules in teaching surgical decision-making.
  • To provide a convenient and effective supplementary learning tool for surgical trainees.

Main Methods:

  • Development of graphically rich, interactive web modules with video and sound.
  • Modules present surgical cases requiring user management decisions with immediate feedback.
  • Medical students utilized modules during clerkships and completed pre/post-tests to assess learning.

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Main Results:

  • Eight pediatric and general surgery modules were completed and positively received by students.
  • 87% of students rated the educational value as above average to excellent.
  • Student scores improved by an average of 24.8% on post-tests (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Web-based educational materials are well-received by students.
  • These modules are effective clinical teaching tools for surgical education.
  • Further development of modules across various surgical topics is ongoing.