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A 1-day training program significantly improved surgeons' skills and confidence in peritoneal dialysis (PD) access surgery. This comprehensive course led to better catheter outcomes and increased utilization of PD access techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Training

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) success relies on functioning catheters, but insertion complications hinder its use.
  • Surgeons performing PD catheter placement often lack adequate training and ongoing educational opportunities.
  • Suboptimal outcomes are linked to insufficient surgical experience and training deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a 1-day comprehensive surgeon training program for PD access surgery.
  • To report the outcomes of the initial seven training courses.

Main Methods:

  • Course content and objectives were developed from needs assessment data.
  • A disease-based approach combined didactic instruction with hands-on laboratory exercises.
  • Surgical simulators were utilized for skill development in catheter placement tasks.
  • Educational outcomes were assessed via pre- and post-tests, course evaluations, and follow-up surveys.

Main Results:

  • Seven courses trained 134 surgeons with a 1:4 faculty-to-participant ratio during lab sessions.
  • Pre- and post-testing showed a 50% average educational gain.
  • The course received high ratings (4.4-4.9/5) across 14 evaluation areas.
  • Follow-up surveys at 28 months indicated increased utilization of PD access skills and improved confidence (4.6/5) and outcomes (4.4/5).

Conclusions:

  • A 1-day PD access training course effectively enhances surgical management skills.
  • The program leads to sustained improvements in PD catheter outcomes as reported by surgeons.