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Course in basic surgical skills.

Saira Mauland Mansoor1, Jon-Anders Tunold2, Pål Aksel Næss3

  • 1Oslo universitetssykehus, Ullevål.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
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The Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course significantly improved participants' surgical technique proficiency. Post-course assessments showed marked gains in practical skills and confidence, highlighting the course's effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Skill Assessment

Background:

  • The Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course was introduced in Norway in 2009.
  • The course aims to provide foundational surgical techniques.
  • This study evaluated the learning outcomes of the BSS course.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of the Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course.
  • To quantify improvements in surgical skills following the BSS course.
  • To evaluate participants' self-perceived competence after the training.

Main Methods:

  • Participants (n=57) from four BSS courses were assessed.
  • Practical exercises were evaluated using Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS).

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  • Performance was measured pre- and post-course, including self-evaluations.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvement in practical exercise scores post-course (p < 0.001).
    • Participants reported increased confidence and competence after the BSS course.
    • Objective measures confirmed enhanced surgical skills acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • The BSS course effectively enhances basic surgical skills.
    • The course demonstrates value in core surgical training.
    • Consideration should be given to making the BSS course a mandatory part of surgical education in Norway.