scholarly journals A prospective, blinded evaluation of a video-assisted ‘4-stage approach’ during undergraduate student practical skills training

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Schwerdtfeger ◽  
Saskia Wand ◽  
Oliver Schmid ◽  
Markus Roessler ◽  
Michael Quintel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Video Assisted

scholarly journals TuThor: an innovative new training model for video-assisted thoracic surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenz Domhan ◽  
Jonas Johannink ◽  
Johanna Miller ◽  
Volker Steger ◽  
Albert Linder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

Abstract OBJECTIVES Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a complex technique requiring dedicated surgical training. Platforms for such training are scarce and often rely on the use of live animals, which raises ethical concerns. The objective of this study was to develop a box trainer that is dedicated for VATS training and able to reproduce bleeding scenarios. METHODS The developed Tuebingen Thorax Trainer comprises 5 components that are mounted on a human anatomy-like thoracic cavity containing a porcine organ complex. Any standard thoracoscopic instrument can be used. The organ complex is attached to a perfusion module. We assessed the applicability of the system in four 1-day VATS training courses at the Tuebingen Surgical Training Center. Assessment was performed using a questionnaire handed out to all participants. RESULTS Forty participants have been trained with the Tuebingen Thorax Trainer at our institution since November 2016. Thirty-five (87.5%) participants stated that the Tuebingen Thorax Trainer is an adequate model for VATS training. The ex vivo organ complex was reported to be realistic with regards to the level of detail and scale (76%). A large proportion of participants (27.5%) were experienced with VATS and reported having performed >50 procedures before taking the training course. CONCLUSIONS This new training device allows realistic training for VATS procedures. ‘Stagnant hydrostatic perfusion’ permits simulation of reproducible bleeding scenarios. The device is low in production costs and offers a strong resemblance to the clinical scenario. It reduces the use of animal models and contributes to the efforts in making surgical skills training for VATS more accessible.

scholarly journals PRACTICAL SKILLS OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS ASSESSED BY THEIR MENTOR’S STANDARDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 174-179
Author(s):  
V. Ivanova ◽  
R. Paskaleva ◽  
V. Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Medical Specialists ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Real Patients

The aim of the present study is to assess the professional skills of the Medical Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy students at the Practical skills training care facilities of the Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University. The study involved 10 mentors and 53 medical specialists from the Practical skills training care facilities for the period 2017-2018. The majority of mentors and specialists included in the study assigned a very good (30%) and good (52.3%) grade of the trainees as regards the mastery of kinesiotherapy forms and methods and their application when treating real patients. Over 80% of the students were found to have a good command of specialized kinesiotherapy techniques and methods and of natural and preformed physical factors and were observed to actively participate in the training of patients in ADLs (Activities of day living).

SAM Acute Medicine Trainees Skills Survey 2009

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Hannah Skene ◽  
◽  
David Ward ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cardiac Pacing ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Acute Medicine

Specialist trainees in Acute Medicine have expressed concerns over skills training in the curriculum, compared with skills training in practice. Thus, an online survey was conducted in 2009 to investigate these comments in detail. The responses from 132 trainees were analysed. The results show that the majority of practical skills are being performed by trainees who feel that they have reached a level of competence sufficient to enable them to teach the skill to others. The major causes for concern were highlighted as temporary cardiac pacing, endotracheal intubation and Sengstaken Blakemore tubes. We recommend that these skills should be taught via simulation where not available in practice, but true competence cannot be expected for the majority.

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