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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2022

A modular simulation curriculum to teach endoscopic stenting to practicing surgeons: an "Into the fire" approach.

Harry J Wong, Mikhail Attaar, Michelle Campbell, Hoover Wu, Kristine Kuchta, John G Linn, Stephen P Haggerty, Woody Denham, Michael B Ujiki

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Harry J WongDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA. Harry.Wong@uchospitals.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9449-8302
Mikhail AttaarDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Michelle CampbellDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Hoover WuDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Kristine KuchtaDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
John G LinnDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Stephen P HaggertyDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Woody DenhamDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Michael B UjikiDepartment of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, 2650 Ridge Ave, GCSI rmB665, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
NorthShore University HealthSystem · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFlexible endoscopy is a valuable tool for the gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon, creating a need for effective and efficient training curricula in therapeutic endoscopic techniques for trainees and practicing providers. Here, we present a simulation-based modular curriculum using an "into the fire" approach with hands-on pre- and post-testing to teach endoscopic stenting to practicing surgeons.

methodsThree advanced flexible endoscopy courses were taught by expert surgical endoscopists from 2018 to 2019. The stenting module involved using self-expandable metal stents to manage simulated esophageal and gastroduodenal strictures on a non-tissue GI model. Based on the educational theories of inquiry-based learning, the simulation curriculum was designed with a series of pre-tests, didactics, mentored hands-on instructions, and post-tests. Assessments included a confidence survey, knowledge-based written test, and evaluation form specific to the hands-on performance of endoscopic stenting.

resultsTwenty-eight practicing surgeons with varying endoscopic experiences participated in the course. Most of the participants (67.9%) had completed over 100 upper endoscopic procedures and 57.1% were certified in Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery. After completing the modular curriculum, participant confidence survey scores improved from 11.4 ± 4.2 to 20.7 ± 4.0 (p < 0.001). Knowledge-based written test scores also improved from 7.1 ± 1.2 to 8.4 ± 0.9 (p < 0.001). In terms of technical performance, overall hands-on performance scores improved from 21.3 ± 2.7 to 28.9 ± 1.2 (p < 0.001) with significant improvement in each individual component of the assessment (all p values < 0.01) and the greatest improvement seen in equipment handling (88%) and flow of procedure (54%).

conclusionOur modular simulation curriculum using an "into the fire" approach to teach endoscopic stenting is effective in improving learner knowledge, confidence, and hands-on performance of endoscopic stenting. This approach to simulation is effective, efficient, and adaptable to teaching practicing surgeons with varying levels of experience.

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Simulation TrainingSurgeonsClinical CompetenceComputer SimulationCurriculumEndoscopyHumansStentsCurriculumEndoscopic stentingFlexible endoscopySimulation

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