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Coaching in Sports Medicine
F Winston Gwathmey1, Mark D Miller1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, University of Virginia Health System, 2280 Ivy Road, Admin South, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.
Surgeon coaching offers a path to refine surgical skills, enhance well-being, and improve patient outcomes. Despite barriers like time and cost, its benefits support wider adoption for all surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Performance Optimization
Background:
- Surgeons, like elite athletes, require continuous skill refinement.
- Coaching is uncommon in surgical practice despite its potential benefits.
- Barriers such as logistics, time, cost, and professional pride hinder surgeon coaching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of surgeon coaching for performance enhancement.
- To identify the benefits and challenges associated with implementing surgeon coaching.
- To advocate for broader adoption of surgeon coaching across all career stages.
Main Methods:
- This study proposes surgeon coaching as a method for performance insight and practice optimization.
- It reviews the existing literature and expert opinions on surgeon coaching.
- Qualitative analysis of barriers and benefits is implied.
Main Results:
- Surgeon coaching provides valuable insights for performance improvement.
- It has the potential to elevate surgeon well-being.
- Optimization of surgical practice and improved patient outcomes are anticipated benefits.
Conclusions:
- Surgeon coaching offers significant advantages for individual surgeons and patient care.
- Addressing barriers is crucial for successful implementation.
- Wider adoption of surgeon coaching is recommended for continuous professional development.
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