Preparing Medical Students for the Operating Theatre Using Video-Based Learning.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Healthcare Simulation

Background:

• Operating theatre environments pose significant learning barriers for medical students.
• Effective preparation is crucial for student confidence and success in surgical settings.
• Traditional teaching methods often lack standardization and resource efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a resource-efficient, engaging educational intervention for medical students preparing for the operating theatre.
• To enhance students' understanding of operating theatre expectations, behaviors, and environment.
• To improve self-perceived preparedness and guide future conduct in surgical settings.

Main Methods:

• Utilized multiple video-based modalities including attire examples, a 360° theatre tour, and simulation videos.
• Integrated a 60-minute session into the existing induction program for early clinical year students.
• Incorporated interactive polling and quizzes to reinforce learning points.

Main Results:

• Students reported the session as enjoyable and highly relevant to their learning.
• Significant improvements in self-perceived preparedness were observed post-intervention.
• Qualitative data indicated intentions for increased preoperative engagement and active participation.

Conclusions:

• The developed video-based model is cost-effective, easily updated, and transferable across institutions.
• The intervention demonstrates scalability and sustainability for diverse educational contexts.
• Future work will assess longitudinal impact and expand resources for surgical preparation procedures.