Innovation in training for totally implanted port insertion

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Skills Training
• Anatomy Education

Background:

• Totally implanted ports are crucial medical devices requiring skilled insertion.
• Training gaps exist for medical and nursing practitioners in port insertion procedures.
• Innovative teaching methods are needed to enhance procedural competency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of fresh frozen cadavers in teaching totally implanted port insertion.
• To develop and implement a workshop-based training program for port insertion.
• To assess practitioner feedback on cadaver-based surgical skills training.

Main Methods:

• Utilized fresh frozen cadavers for hands-on surgical simulation.
• Conducted workshops at a university clinical anatomy skills center.
• Trained medical and nursing practitioners on totally implanted port insertion techniques.

Main Results:

• The use of fresh frozen cadavers provided a realistic training environment.
• Workshops successfully increased opportunities for practical port insertion training.
• Practitioners reported positive feedback regarding the innovative teaching method.

Conclusions:

• Fresh frozen cadavers are a valuable tool for teaching totally implanted port insertion.
• Cadaver-based training enhances the competency of medical and nursing practitioners.
• This innovative approach shows promise for improving patient safety and procedural outcomes.