A scoping review to identify competencies for transcatheter cardiovascular procedures

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Medical Education
• Interventional Cardiology

Background:

• Transcatheter procedures are a growing priority for cardiac surgeons and trainees.
• Optimal training methods for these complex procedures during residency are not yet established.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review existing literature on transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
• To identify core competencies required for surgical residents learning these techniques.
• To develop a preliminary list of competencies for transcatheter training programs.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive scoping review of MEDLINE, Scopus, and ERIC databases was performed.
• Literature published up to April 1, 2020, without date or type limitations, was included.
• Identified competencies were organized and categorized.

Main Results:

• 33 sources published between 2006 and 2020 were included from 1456 retrieved sources.
• The review identified 400 items organized into 97 distinct competencies.
• Included publications comprised comparative studies, societal statements, surveys, opinion articles, editorials, simulator descriptions, and a narrative review.

Conclusions:

• Evidence exists regarding the competencies needed for performing transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
• The identified competencies can inform the development of curricula for training cardiac surgery residents.
• This systematic review provides a valuable resource for establishing standardized transcatheter training paradigms.