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An exploration of the surgical skill training curriculum for cardiac surgery residents
Author(s) -
Luo Fuliang,
Luo Xiaokang,
Li Bo,
Tang Yue,
Sun Hansong
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/jocs.14055
Subject(s) - medicine , curriculum , economic shortage , training (meteorology) , medical education , cardiac surgery , physical therapy , surgery , medical physics , psychology , pedagogy , linguistics , philosophy , physics , government (linguistics) , meteorology
Background A “boot camp” program is commonly adopted in surgical skills training. Due to a shortage of cardiac surgeons, establishment of a well‐designed training curriculum for cardiac surgery residents is needed in developing countries. Methods We established a comprehensive 3‐module training curriculum, including: (1) the cardiopulmonary bypass establishment technique, (2) coronary artery anastomosis and (3) basic surgical skills of thoracoscopy. Each module was designed for one technique, with a training time of 1 week. Each module included theoretical knowledge learning, demonstration by senior surgeons, and practice through simulators and in vivo animal experiment. A series of questionnaires were used to assess the training effect. Results We organized 50 person‐times of training. The overall satisfaction of residents participating in the entire 3‐module training was 7.88 points (from a full score of 10 points). The satisfaction of each module was 8.94, 8.13, and 7.63, respectively. The survey suggested the training could increase trainees’ confidence in the operation ( P < 0.05). Some trainees also proposed some suggestions for the further improvement of the curriculum. Conclusions It is feasible to develop a multimodule comprehensive surgical skill training curriculum for cardiac surgery residents in China, whose confidence can be effectively enhanced.