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Developing an educational video on lung lobectomy for the general surgery resident
Emily L Hayden1, F Jacob Seagull2, Rishindra M Reddy3
1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|April 2, 2015
Summary
Surgical residents need better educational tools for complex thoracic procedures. A needs assessment revealed a preference for concise video resources, leading to the development of an effective 20-minute training video.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- General surgery residents have varied educational resources for complex thoracic surgeries.
- Current preparatory resources may lack efficiency and targeted content.
- There's a need to improve educational tools for surgical preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify knowledge gaps and preferred formats for educational tools among residents preparing for lung resections.
- To develop and evaluate a targeted educational video for surgical residents.
Main Methods:
- A needs analysis was conducted to assess residents' knowledge gaps and desired educational tool features.
- A 20-minute video tool was created based on the needs assessment findings.
- Expert focus groups evaluated the video for appropriateness, usability, and relevance.
Main Results:
- 82% of residents found existing lobectomy resources inaccessible.
- Residents preferred video format for learning and identified challenging procedural aspects.
- A focus group validated the created video's efficacy and appropriateness.
Conclusions:
- Targeted, efficient educational tools are highly valued by surgical residents.
- Short video overviews are an effective format for surgical resident education.
- Further development of focused educational tools for surgical residents is encouraged.
