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Research priorities for multi-institutional collaborative research in surgical education
Dimitrios Stefanidis1, Amalia Cochran2, Nick Sevdalis3
1Department of Surgery, Carolinas Healthcare System, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|December 3, 2014
Summary
This study identified key research priorities for surgical education. A Delphi methodology was used to create a collaborative research agenda, aiming to advance surgeon training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Surgical Training
- Collaborative Research
Background:
- Surgical education research is growing but lacks coordination.
- Studies often originate from single institutions.
- This study aimed to establish research priorities in surgical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate a prioritized list of research topics in surgical education.
- To identify challenges and facilitators for multi-institutional collaborative research.
- To advance the field of surgical education through a structured research agenda.
Main Methods:
- Modified Delphi methodology employed.
- Membership of the Association for Surgical Education surveyed.
- Research questions and challenges in collaborative surgical education research collected.
Main Results:
- Three survey rounds completed by surgical educators.
- Key research areas identified: teaching methods, assessment, simulation, student preparation, work hours, faculty development.
- Barriers included institutional culture and IRB coordination; facilitators included planning, communication, and research coordinators.
Conclusions:
- A prioritized agenda for multi-institutional surgical education research was developed.
- The Delphi methodology facilitated consensus on research priorities.
- This agenda has the potential to significantly advance surgeon education.
