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Introducing a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program in gynaecology: An observational study
Janssens, Sarah Beckmann, Michael Bonney, Donna
Janssens, Sarah
Beckmann, Michael
Bonney, Donna
Abstract
Aims
To describe the implementation of a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program for gynaecology registrars.
Materials and Methods
A pilot program consisting of protected, supervised laparoscopic simulation time, a tailored curriculum and a credentialing process, was developed and implemented. Quantitative measures assessing simulated surgical performance were measured over the simulation training period. Laparoscopic procedures requiring credentialing were assessed for both the frequency of a registrar being the primary operator and the duration of surgery and compared to a presimulation cohort. Qualitative measures regarding quality of surgical training were assessed pre‐ and postsimulation.
Results
Improvements were seen in simulated surgical performance in efficiency domains. Operative time for procedures requiring credentialing was reduced by 12%. Primary operator status in the operating theatre for registrars was unchanged. Registrar assessment of training quality improved.
Conclusions
The introduction of a laparoscopic simulation training and credentialing program resulted in improvements in simulated performance, reduced operative time and improved registrar assessment of the quality of training.
Keywords
computer simulation, credentialing, education, gynaecology, laparoscopy
Date
2015
Type
Journal article
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Volume
55
Issue
4
Page Range
374-378
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