Improving knowledge of doctors and paramedics through effective bone procurement workshop: A cognitive approach

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Allograft Procurement

Background:

• Improper bone allograft handling can lead to contamination and post-operative infections in recipients.
• Bone procurement workshops are essential for training personnel involved in allograft procedures.
• This study assesses the effectiveness of a bone procurement workshop's curriculum and materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a bone procurement workshop.
• To assess improvements in participant knowledge regarding bone allograft procurement.
• To validate the workshop's teaching materials and content.

Main Methods:

• A 2-day bone procurement workshop was conducted for doctors and paramedics.
• Pre- and post-workshop assessments using self-administered questionnaires evaluated knowledge.
• Participant knowledge was compared before and after the training intervention.

Main Results:

• Post-assessment scores (61.4%) were significantly higher than pre-assessment scores (32.2%).
• All five workshop topics showed significant knowledge improvement post-training.
• Doctors and paramedics demonstrated statistically significant knowledge gains in all areas.

Conclusions:

• The bone procurement workshop effectively improved cognitive knowledge among participants.
• Workshop content and teaching materials were successful in enhancing understanding of bone procurement.
• The training is vital for personnel in the National Donation Programme to ensure allograft quality and safety.