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A Mobile Simulation Unit (MSU) provides accessible surgical simulation training at the trainee's workplace. This mobile unit offers a practical solution to improve simulation-based education for surgical trainees, overcoming barriers of availability and location.

Keywords:
educationgraduate medicallaparoscopic skillspatient simulationsurgical training

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Simulation Technology

Background:

  • Simulation-based training is crucial for surgical education but faces accessibility challenges.
  • Limited availability of simulators, cost, and time constraints hinder widespread adoption.
  • A novel Mobile Simulation Unit (MSU) was developed to bring simulation equipment to trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and practicality of the Mobile Simulation Unit (MSU) for surgical training.
  • To evaluate trainee access to simulation equipment and their experience with the MSU.
  • To determine the potential of the MSU to enhance participation in surgical simulation programs.

Main Methods:

  • The MSU visited six hospitals in South Australia over six months (July-December 2012).
  • Surgical trainees, residents, fellows, and IMGs utilized various surgical simulators.
  • Participant surveys assessed simulation accessibility, MSU environment, equipment, and instruction; utilization data were collected.

Main Results:

  • The MSU was operational for 303 hours over 52 days, with 55 participants enrolled.
  • Participants spent an average of 118 minutes using simulators; overall utilization was 36%.
  • Trainees reported poor workplace access to simulation but highly positive MSU experiences.

Conclusions:

  • The Mobile Simulation Unit (MSU) offers a feasible and practical approach to surgical simulation-based education.
  • The MSU ensures consistent training delivery at the trainee's workplace, irrespective of location.
  • This mobile solution has significant potential to increase engagement with surgical simulation programs.