Implementing an Educational Module for Orthopaedic Residents Placing Skeletal Traction.
Ena Nielsen1, Zakkary Walterscheid, Daphne Beingessner
1From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA.
Summary
A new educational module improved resident knowledge and confidence in placing distal femoral traction (DFT) pins. This standardized training helps reduce risks associated with the procedure for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Medical education
- Trauma care
Background:
- Distal femoral traction (DFT) pin placement is crucial for stabilizing fractures but carries risks of iatrogenic injury.
- Standardized training is needed to improve resident proficiency and patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement an educational module for standardizing and enhancing resident training on DFT pin placement.
- To assess the module's impact on resident knowledge and confidence.
Main Methods:
- A teaching module including pretest, lecture, video, and simulation was introduced to second-year residents.
- Residents were assessed via written exams and proctored simulations before and after the module.
- Surveys evaluated resident confidence and experience with the procedure.
Main Results:
- Resident knowledge scores improved significantly from 62.2% to 86.6% (P = 0.0001).
- Resident confidence in DFT pin placement increased from 6.7 to 8.8 (P = 0.04).
Conclusions:
- The educational module effectively improved resident knowledge and confidence in DFT pin placement.
- Standardized training is vital for safe and accurate traction pin procedures in trauma care.
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