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Priorities in surgical simulation research: What do the experts say?
Nicholas E Anton1, Aimee K Gardner2, Dimitrios Stefanidis1
1Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|November 2, 2019
Summary
Establishing research priorities in surgical simulation is crucial. The top priority identified is whether simulation lab competency translates to clinical performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation Research
Background:
- Cohesive progress in surgical simulation research necessitates organized direction.
- Identifying contemporary research priorities is essential for advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish contemporary research priorities in surgical simulation.
- To utilize the Delphi methodology for consensus building.
Main Methods:
- Expert researchers in simulation-based research were surveyed.
- A multi-round Delphi process involving question submission, thematic analysis, and expert rating was employed.
- A prioritized research agenda was created based on expert consensus.
Main Results:
- Eighty initial questions were submitted by 18 experts and collapsed into 43 unique questions.
- The highest-priority research question identified was: "Does demonstrated competency in the simulation lab translate to clinical competency (OR etc.)?"
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach successfully identified key questions to advance surgical simulation research.
- The findings provide guidance for researchers and funding agencies in prioritizing future studies.
