David Azari1, Caprice Greenberg2, Carla Pugh3, Douglas Wiegmann1, Robert Radwin4. 1. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin. 2. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin; Department of Surgery, Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research (WiSOR) Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin. 3. Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California. 4. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin. Electronic address: rradwin@wisc.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This paper provides a literature review and detailed discussion of surgical skill terminology. Culminating in a novel model that proposes a set of unique definitions, this review is designed to facilitate shared understanding to study and develop metrics quantifying surgical skill. DESIGN: Objective surgical skill analysis depends on consistent definitions and shared understanding of terms like performance, expertise, experience, aptitude, ability, competency, and proficiency. STRUCTURE: Each term is discussed in turn, drawing from existing literature and colloquial uses. IMPLICATIONS: A new model of definitions is proposed to cement a common and consistent lexicon for future skills analysis, and to quantitatively describe a surgeon's performance throughout their career.
OBJECTIVE: This paper provides a literature review and detailed discussion of surgical skill terminology. Culminating in a novel model that proposes a set of unique definitions, this review is designed to facilitate shared understanding to study and develop metrics quantifying surgical skill. DESIGN: Objective surgical skill analysis depends on consistent definitions and shared understanding of terms like performance, expertise, experience, aptitude, ability, competency, and proficiency. STRUCTURE: Each term is discussed in turn, drawing from existing literature and colloquial uses. IMPLICATIONS: A new model of definitions is proposed to cement a common and consistent lexicon for future skills analysis, and to quantitatively describe a surgeon's performance throughout their career.
Authors: Edward A Sykes; Madeline Lemke; Daniel Potter; Terry Li; Zuhaib M Mir; Guy Sheahan; Vincent Wu; Boris Zevin Journal: Can J Surg Date: 2021-02-03 Impact factor: 2.089