ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2018
Increasing motivation and engagement in neurosurgery for medical students through practical simulation-based learning.
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- Simulation for skills training in neurosurgery: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and analysis of progressive scholarly acceptance.Neurosurgical review · 2021Pooled it
- Neurosurgery aspirants in UK medical schools: a national cross-sectional analysis of demographics, motivations, and confidence (FAST study).BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Comparison of clinical preceptorship and small group discussion as educational modalities in modern neurosurgical education: outcomes and perspectives.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- The Use of Technology-Based Simulation among Medical Students as a Global Innovative Solution for Training.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Mixed Reality as a Teaching Tool for Medical Students in Neurosurgery.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Shadows and Lights: Perspectives of Training and Education in Neurosurgery for Undergraduate Students.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- In vivo Simulation-Based Learning for Undergraduate Medical Students: Teaching and Assessment.Advances in medical education and practice · 2021Review
- Development and initial evaluation of a novel simulation model for comprehensive brain tumor surgery training.Acta neurochirurgica · 2020Article
- Virtual reality technology for teaching neurosurgery of skull base tumor.BMC medical education · 2020Article
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7 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundSimulation-based learning (SBL) is an essential adjunct to modern surgical education. Our study aimed to evaluate the educational benefit and motivational impact of a pilot practical neurosurgical module. MATERIALS AND
methods38 clinical medical students from several EU Medical Schools attended an international surgical course focused on teaching and learning basic surgical skills. We designed a pilot neurosurgical workshop instructing students to insert an intracranial pressure bolt using an ex vivo pig model. Each delegate was assessed by two consultant neurosurgeons using a validated assessment tool. Structured questionnaires were distributed on completion of the module.
resultsDelegate performance increased (p < 0.001) with no difference in performance improvement across year of study (p = 0.676) or medical school (p = 0.647). All delegates perceived this workshop as a potential addition to their education (median 5/5, IQR = 0), and indicated that the course provided motivational value towards a neurosurgical career (median 4/5, IQR = 1), with no difference seen between year of study or medical school (p > 0.05).
conclusionOur pilot neurosurgical workshop demonstrated the educational value of practical SBL learning for motivating students towards a surgical career. Homogeneous views across year of study and medical school underline the value of developing a unified strategy to develop and standardise undergraduate surgical teaching with a practical focus.
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