Open AccessIncentivising practice with take-home laparoscopic simulators in two UK Core Surgical Training programmes
Author(s) -
Laura Nicol,
Kenneth Walker,
Jennifer Cleland,
Roland Partridge,
Susan Moug
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
bmj simulation and technology enhanced learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2056-6697
DOI - 10.1136/bmjstel-2016-000117
Subject(s) - anxiety , medicine , medical education , psychology , nursing , psychiatry
Practice using simulators has been validated as a mean for surgical trainees to improve basic laparoscopic skills and free their attention for higher cognitive functions. However, mere provision of equipment does not result in frequent practice. This study assesses one approach to incentivising practice within core surgical training programmes and leads to further recommendations.