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Impact of a Strabismus Surgery Suture Course for First- and Second-Year Ophthalmology Residents
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|August 30, 2017
Summary
A strabismus surgery course effectively prepared ophthalmology residents for procedures. The training reduced anxiety and improved subjective experience, knowledge, and complication understanding, as validated by the ICO-OSCAR assessment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Strabismus surgery requires specialized skills.
- Postgraduate ophthalmology training needs effective surgical preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a strabismus surgery course for first- and second-year residents.
- To assess the course's impact on resident preparedness and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort pilot study involving 12 ophthalmology residents.
- A 2-hour course with didactic and wet laboratory sessions (chicken breast and pig eyes).
- Assessment using self-evaluation and the validated Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric (ICO-OSCAR:strabismus).
Main Results:
- 73% of residents reported reduced anxiety post-course.
- All residents found the course helpful for strabismus surgery preparation.
- Significant improvements in subjective experience, knowledge of steps, and complication understanding (P < .029).
- Statistically significant improvement in ICO-OSCAR:strabismus scores (P = .038).
Conclusions:
- Strabismus surgery courses are vital for resident training.
- This course enhanced resident preparedness and confidence in strabismus surgery.
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