Trial reportSurgical endoscopy2016
Long-term knowledge retention following simulation-based training for electrosurgical safety: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Long-Term Skills Retention Following a Randomized Prospective Trial on Adaptive Procedural Training.Journal of surgical education · 2018Trial
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- Impact of a Nutrition Knowledge Intervention on Knowledge and Food Behaviour of Women Within a Rural Community.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Knowledge of energy-based devices among surgical residents: a cross-sectional study.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2024Article
- Enhancing proficiency in ascites puncture through procedural simulation: an audit type study investigating medium-term skill retention.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Hybrid Train-The-Trainer course for the Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy certificates improves self-confidence in knowledge of surgical energy and develops teaching skills: a feasibility study.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
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- Simulation-based education to promote confidence in managing clinical aggression at a paediatric hospital.Advances in simulation (London, England) · 2020Article
- FUSE certification enhances performance on a virtual computer based simulator for dispersive electrode placement.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Article
- The SAGES Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy program (FUSE): history, development, and purpose.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Article
- Barriers to implementation of the FUSE program.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Article
- Randomised controlled study to assess skill retention at 6 vs 12 months after simulation training in shoulder dystocia.BMJ simulation & technology enhanced learning · 2017Article
- Medication Prescribing Errors on a Surgery Service - Addressing the Gap with a Curriculum for Surgery Residents: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the value of simulation for surgical training, it is unclear whether acquired competencies persist long term. A prior randomized trial showed that structured simulation improves knowledge of the safe use of electrosurgery (ES) amongst trainees up to 3 months after the curriculum (Madani et al. in Surg Endosc 28(10):2772-2782, 2014). We now analyse long-term knowledge retention. This study estimates the effects of a structured simulation-based curriculum to teach the safe use of ES on knowledge after 1 year.
methodsTrainees previously participated in a 1-h didactic ES course, followed by randomization into one of two groups: an unstructured hands-on session where trainees used ES devices (control group) or a goal-directed hands-on training session (Sim group). Knowledge of pre- and post-curriculum (immediate, 3 months and 1 year) and knowledge of ES safety were assessed using different multiple-choice examinations. Data are expressed as median (interquartile range), *p < 0.05.
resultsFifty-nine trainees participated (30 control group; 29 Sim group). Despite equal baseline examination scores, Sim group demonstrated higher scores compared to control immediately (89% [83; 94] vs. 83% [71; 86]*), 3 months (77% [69; 90] vs. 60% [51; 80]*) and 1 year after curriculum (70% [61; 74] vs. 60% [31; 71]*). One-year score remained significantly greater compared to baseline in the Sim group (70% [61; 74] vs. 49% [43; 57]*), but was similar to baseline in the control group (60% [31; 71] vs. 45% [34; 52]).
conclusionsAfter ES simulation training, retention of competencies persists longer when the hands-on component is designed to reinforce specific learning objectives in a structured curriculum. Despite routine clinical use of ES devices, knowledge degrades overtime, suggesting the need for ongoing formal educational activities to reinforce curricular objectives.
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