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Teaching and learning in the operating room is a two-way street: resident perceptions
Elena A Vikis1, Tanis V Mihalynuk, Dan D Pratt
1Division of Vascular Surgery, University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
American Journal of Surgery
|March 28, 2008
Summary
Effective surgical training hinges on communication. Both teachers and learners play vital roles in creating ideal communicative instructional interactions (CII) within the operating room (OR) setting.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Communication in Healthcare
Background:
- Operating room (OR) communication significantly impacts surgical trainee development.
- Limited educational opportunities necessitate understanding OR teaching strategies.
- Effective communicative instructional interaction (CII) is crucial for surgical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore surgical residents' perceptions of effective CII in the OR.
- To identify key elements contributing to successful teaching and learning interactions in surgery.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology employed.
- Semistructured interviews conducted with 18 surgery residents.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews to identify emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Both teachers and learners are essential for effective CII.
- Ideal teachers possess instructional plans, foster independence, and show empathy.
- Ideal residents are prepared, receptive, and aware of limitations.
- OR contextual factors, like time, influence learning; strategies exist to maintain educational value.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding of CII elements benefits both surgical teachers and learners.
- Improving communication in the OR is key to optimizing surgical education.
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