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Simulation and resident education in spinal neurosurgery
Parker E Bohm1, Paul M Arnold1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 3021, Kansas City, KS, USA.
Surgical Neurology International
|March 7, 2015
Summary
Simulation in spinal neurosurgery education is underutilized but offers promising methods for enhancing resident training. This review identifies current trends and applications for integrating simulation into neurosurgical residency curricula.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation
Background:
- Simulation use is increasing in neurosurgical resident education.
- Despite a rise in simulation publications, its role in spinal neurosurgery education remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and catalogue potential applications of simulation in spinal neurosurgery education.
- To review current trends and themes for implementing simulation in residency programs.
Main Methods:
- A structured literature search was conducted across multiple databases.
- Articles detailing simulation use in spinal neurosurgery education were identified.
Main Results:
- A history of medical simulation and current trends in spinal simulation are presented.
- Key themes for simulation integration and various applications are reported.
Conclusions:
- Simulation in spinal neurosurgery education is less common than in other neurosurgical subspecialties.
- Numerous promising simulation methods exist to enhance resident education in spinal neurosurgery.
