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Anandan P, Reddy NS, Prasad K. A Study on Perspective of Surgical Residents Toward Simulation-based Training in a Teaching Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study. World J Lap Surg 2025; 18 (1):11-15.
Aims and background: Simulation-based training is an innovative approach to medical education that is rapidly being adopted in many medical specialties, including surgery. Simulation-based training has several advantages over traditional methods of surgical training as it provides a safe and controlled environment for the repeated practice of surgical skills, which allows residents to gain confidence and competence in a particular skill before applying it to real patients. The objective of this study is to assess the perspective of a surgical residents toward simulation-based training in polytrauma scenario.
Materials and methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over a period of 1 month in September 2022 at the BMCRI Simulation and Skill Centre located at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru. About 26 surgery residents participated in the study and at the end of the study; all residents completed a short survey to obtain their perspective about the qualities of the simulator as well as usage of the system.
Results: Based on the responses from the participants, it can be inferred that the majority of them agree (38.5%) or strongly agree (38.5%) with the effectiveness of the simulation training in polytrauma scenario briefing, the superiority of simulation-based education techniques (53.8%), the use of hands-on techniques (61.5%), and the appropriateness of the polytrauma scenario and equipment choices (38.5%). Additionally, the majority of the participants (76.9%) agree that the course met their needs regarding orientation to polytrauma assessment and management and that they would highly recommend the course to their peers. Regarding debriefing, the majority disagree (46.2%) which indicates a need for further detailed debriefing regarding the scenario.
Conclusion: Simulation-based training is an effective method for training surgical residents in the management of polytrauma scenarios.
Clinical significance: With the rapidly evolving surgical education simulation-based education is highly appreciated by surgical residents and they would benefit from more exposure to simulation in their learning process.
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