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Identifying content for simulation-based curricula in urology: a national needs assessment
Leizl Joy Nayahangan1, Rikke Bølling Hansen1,2,3, Karen Gilboe Lindorff-Larsen4
1a Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, The Capital Region of Denmark , Copenhagen , Denmark.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology
|July 27, 2017
Summary
This study identified 18 key urological procedures for simulation-based training. A prioritized list, including cystoscopy and prostate biopsy, aids curriculum development for surgical residents.
Area of Science:
- Urological Surgery Education
- Medical Simulation Training
- Residency Curriculum Development
Background:
- Simulation-based training is crucial in urology but lacks structured curriculum integration.
- A needs assessment is essential for developing effective simulation curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify technical urological procedures suitable for inclusion in residency simulation-based training curricula.
Main Methods:
- A national Delphi method needs assessment involving 56 urology education experts.
- Three rounds of expert consensus to identify, survey, and prioritize technical procedures.
- Evaluation criteria included procedure frequency, required proficiency, patient risk, and simulation feasibility.
Main Results:
- A prioritized list of 18 technical procedures for simulation-based training was established.
- The top five prioritized procedures include cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, ureteral stent placement, catheter insertion, and transurethral bladder resection.
- Expert consensus guided the selection and ranking process.
Conclusions:
- The identified prioritized list of urological procedures is suitable for simulation.
- This list serves as a valuable tool for planning and developing simulation-based urology training programs.
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