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Surgical residents' perception of simulation training
K Brian Boyd1, Jake Olivier, J R Salameh
1Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.
The American Surgeon
|July 1, 2006
Summary
General surgery residents find laparoscopic surgical simulation valuable, with junior residents using it more and perceiving higher utility than senior residents. Most agree it enhances skills and should be mandatory, with some advocating for its extension to open surgery training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Simulation Technology
Background:
- Laparoscopic surgical simulation is a validated tool for surgical training.
- Its adoption and perception among general surgery residents warrant investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perception and utilization of laparoscopic surgical simulation among general surgery residents.
- To compare the experiences and views of junior and senior residents regarding simulation training.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 29 general surgery residents (93% response rate).
- Residents were categorized into junior (PGY 1-2) and senior (PGY 3-5) groups.
- Data on simulation center usage, task completion times, and perceived utility were collected.
Main Results:
- Junior residents spent more time in the simulation center and completed tasks faster than senior residents.
- A significant portion of senior residents (33%) believed simulation should be limited to junior residents, unlike junior residents (8%).
- Over 93% of all residents agreed simulation improved laparoscopic skills, with most deeming it essential and advocating for its expansion to open surgery.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic surgical simulation is perceived as beneficial across general surgery residency, though utilization and perceived value differ between junior and senior residents.
- Junior residents demonstrate higher engagement and a stronger belief in simulation's role in determining procedural involvement.
- There is a consensus on the need for mandatory simulation training and its extension to open surgical procedures.