Adriana G Ramirez1, Nebil Nuradin2, Fidele Byiringiro3, Robinson Ssebuufu4, George J Stukenborg5, Georges Ntakiyiruta6, Thomas M Daniel7. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. Electronic address: agr5e@virginia.edu. 2. School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. 3. Department of Surgery, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda. 4. Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda. 5. Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. 6. Ejo Heza Surgical Centre, Kigali City, Rwanda. 7. Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The primary objective was to provide proof of concept of conducting thoracic surgical simulation in a low-middle income country. Secondary objectives were to accelerate general thoracic surgery skills acquisition by general surgery residents and sustain simulation surgery teaching through a website, simulation models, and teaching of local faculty. METHODS: Five training models were created for use in a low-middle income country setting and implemented during on-site courses with Rwandan general surgery residents. A website <http://thoracicsurgeryeducation.com> was created as a supplement to the on-site teaching. All participants completed a course knowledge assessment before and after the simulation and feedback/confidence surveys. Descriptive and univariate analyses were performed on participants' responses. RESULTS: Twenty-three participants completed the simulation course. Eight (35%) had previous training with the course models. All training levels were represented. Participants reported higher rates of meaningful confidence, defined as moderate to complete on a Likert scale, for all simulated thoracic procedures (p < 0.05). The overall mean knowledge assessment score improved from 42.5% presimulation to 78.6% postsimulation, (p < 0.0001). When stratified by procedure, the mean scores for each simulated procedure showed statistically significant improvement, except for ruptured diaphragm repair (p = 0.45). CONCLUSIONS: General thoracic surgery simulation provides a practical, inexpensive, and expedited learning experience in settings lacking experienced faculty and fellowship training opportunities. Resident feedback showed enhanced confidence and knowledge of thoracic procedures suggesting simulation surgery could be an effective tool in expanding the resident knowledge base and preparedness for performing clinically needed thoracic procedures. Repeated skills exposure remains a challenge for achieving sustainable progress.
BACKGROUND: The primary objective was to provide proof of concept of conducting thoracic surgical simulation in a low-middle income country. Secondary objectives were to accelerate general thoracic surgery skills acquisition by general surgery residents and sustain simulation surgery teaching through a website, simulation models, and teaching of local faculty. METHODS: Five training models were created for use in a low-middle income country setting and implemented during on-site courses with Rwandan general surgery residents. A website <http://thoracicsurgeryeducation.com> was created as a supplement to the on-site teaching. All participants completed a course knowledge assessment before and after the simulation and feedback/confidence surveys. Descriptive and univariate analyses were performed on participants' responses. RESULTS: Twenty-three participants completed the simulation course. Eight (35%) had previous training with the course models. All training levels were represented. Participants reported higher rates of meaningful confidence, defined as moderate to complete on a Likert scale, for all simulated thoracic procedures (p < 0.05). The overall mean knowledge assessment score improved from 42.5% presimulation to 78.6% postsimulation, (p < 0.0001). When stratified by procedure, the mean scores for each simulated procedure showed statistically significant improvement, except for ruptured diaphragm repair (p = 0.45). CONCLUSIONS: General thoracic surgery simulation provides a practical, inexpensive, and expedited learning experience in settings lacking experienced faculty and fellowship training opportunities. Resident feedback showed enhanced confidence and knowledge of thoracic procedures suggesting simulation surgery could be an effective tool in expanding the resident knowledge base and preparedness for performing clinically needed thoracic procedures. Repeated skills exposure remains a challenge for achieving sustainable progress.
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