Journal of surgical education
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Editorial Case Reports
Speaking from the heart: end-of-life discussions in the ICU from the surgeon's perspective.
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Comparative Study
Video review using a reliable evaluation metric improves team function in high-fidelity simulated trauma resuscitation.
To demonstrate that instruction of proper team function can occur using high-fidelity simulated trauma resuscitation with video-assisted debriefing and that this process can be integrated rapidly into a standard general surgery curriculum. ⋯ Video review with debriefing is an effective means of teaching team competencies and improving team function in simulated trauma resuscitation. This strategy can be integrated readily into the surgical curriculum analogous to other applications of simulation technology.
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Comparative Study
Gaming used as an informal instructional technique: effects on learner knowledge and satisfaction.
Jeopardy!, Concentration, quiz bowls, and other gaming formats have been incorporated into health sciences classroom and online education. However, there is limited information about the impact of these strategies on learner engagement and outcomes. To address this gap, we hypothesized that gaming would lead to a significant increase in retained short- and long-term medical knowledge with high learner session satisfaction. ⋯ The quiz type and competitive gaming sessions can be used as a primary instructional technique leading to significant improvements in delayed posttests of medical knowledge and high resident satisfaction of educational value. Knowledge gains seem to be sustained based on the intervals between the interventions and recorded gains.
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Audiovisual learning resources have become valuable adjuncts to formal teaching in surgical training. This report discusses the process and challenges of preparing an audiovisual teaching tool for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The relative value in surgical education and training, for both the creator and viewer are addressed. ⋯ Despite the challenges faced during production of audiovisual teaching tools, these resources are now relatively easy to produce using readily available software. These resources are particularly attractive to surgical trainees when real time operative footage is used. They serve as valuable adjuncts to formal teaching, particularly in the setting of minimally invasive surgery.
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Ultrasound is increasingly used by surgeons for evaluation of breast lesions. While surgical residents have sufficient exposure to breast surgery, many lack exposure to office-based procedures, such as ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. A phantom model was created to teach surgical residents basic breast ultrasound and biopsy skills and to evaluate the resident's response when incorporated into the curriculum. ⋯ The phantom breast is a realistic and valuable teaching model for breast ultrasound. Further evaluation regarding skill retention is needed.