934 Remote one-to-one virtual surgical skills training: Evolving the delivery of operative skills training in the UK

Abstract Introduction COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on surgical training, including prerequisite entry-level courses to speciality training. We describe the implementation of a virtual, one-to-one training programme aimed at the acquisition and retention of operative skills. Methods Enrolment commenced 8th May 2020 for wound closure techniques or an extended programme including tendon repairs, delivered by Specialist Registrars in Plastic Surgery using Zoom® (v. 5.0.5) via mobile device. Participant feedback was collected retrospectively using a 5-point scale following course completion. Results 5 participants completed the wound closure programme, and 3 the extended programme, over an average of 5 weeks, with 2 sessions per week. 5 participants were male, 3 female and were of the following grades: 2 CT2, 4 FY2, 1 FY1 and 1 medical student. A total of 103.5 hours of training was recorded to 7 September 2020. Participants reported that all virtual skills taught were readily transferable to the theatre environment. Following the course, all participants felt confident to complete the skills learnt independently, rating the course as excellent. Conclusions The COVID-19 crisis has placed insurmountable obstacles in the face of surgical training. With further validation, we aim to develop surgical skills training with virtual, easily reproducible, cost-effective, trainee centred programmes.

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Cost-effective framework for basic surgical skills training

ANZ Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1111/j.1445-2197.2012.06289.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 83 (6) ◽

pp. 472-476 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Deng-Jin Jiang ◽

Chan Wen ◽

Ai-Jun Yang ◽

Zhi-Li Zhu ◽

Yan Lei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cost Effective ◽

Skills Training ◽

Surgical Skills ◽

Surgical Skills Training

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Building Bridges: Surgical Skills Training in Dubai

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/147363510x533711 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 92 (10) ◽

pp. 352-353 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MD Gardiner ◽

J Skattum ◽

J Weston-Underwood ◽

CT Frank Smith

Keyword(s):

Surgical Training ◽

Surgical Procedures ◽

Skills Training ◽

Surgical Skills ◽

Surgical Skills Training ◽

The World ◽

The Uk

The 2010 triennial College visit overseas was to Dubai and Bangalore. In advance of the trip the College was invited to hold a surgical skills course in Dubai. Basic surgical skills courses are well established in the UK as a key component of core surgical training. They continue to provide trainees with a safe way of performing common surgical procedures. There has been considerable international interest in the various courses and many have been successfully implemented around the world.

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EP.TU.153Face to face teaching in the covid era: Basic Surgical Skill Development

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab311.016 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽

Author(s):

Chris Kirchhoff ◽

Heather Davis

Keyword(s):

Wound Closure ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Skills Training ◽

Undergraduate Curriculum ◽

Surgical Skills ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Laparoscopic Skills ◽

Training And Education ◽

Surgical Skills Training ◽

Intensive Course

Abstract Aims According to literature,newly qualified doctors are at risk of being unable to perform practical procedures safely. This has been exacerbated by the disruptions to training and education which the covid-19 pandemic has caused. This intensive course has been developed to improve basic surgical skills and improve confidence in simple wound closure, to mitigate these disruptions. Methods Candidates attended a three-part course in small groups, where they learned hand ties, basic laparoscopic skills and wound closure on animal models. Self assessment data were collected pre and post workshop on a Likert scale. All data was assessed using basic descriptive analysis. Results Data was collected from 13 participants (M:F, 5:8) at the level of foundation year 1(61.5%,n=8) and foundation year 2(38.5%,n=5). Only 38.5% (n = 5) had previous basic surgical skills training. Our delegates reported an improvement in the following surgical skills: suturing (n = 11, 84.6%), hand tying (n = 10, 76.9%), laparoscopic skills (n = 10, 76.9%). Overall 61.5% (n = 8) of our delegates reported an improvement in all three domains. Conclusions Participants reported limited exposure prior to this course despite successfully completing an undergraduate curriculum. Overall, participants' self-scores improved in all three taught surgical skills. We believe ourcourse is a practical and reproducible solution to help bridge training gaps, which can be safely conducted with social distancing measures.

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