The study tested the impact of PeriopSim instruments training and burr hole surgery training on residents’ knowledge and recognition on instruments. The study compared residents learning through just the surgical module versus learning with the surgical module and instrumentation module
The study included first-year neurosurgery residency residents from various programs in Canada.
Here are five observations:
1. Dr. David Clarke, head of neurosurgery at Dalhousie University/Nova Scotia Health Authority, and Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, BC leadership chair in medical technologies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, and head of health sciences and innovation at Surrey Memorial Hospital in British Columbia, led the study.
2. The study revealed residents’ recognition for burr hole surgery instruments was improved by repetitive simulation training with the PeriopSim.
3. The researchers concluded the PeriopSim simulation training platform can enhance resident performance of surgical instrument recognition.
“We need innovative ways to help new residents acquire the core competencies,” said Dr. David Clarke. “PeriopSim simulation training offers the opportunity to provide resident and surgical nurse training cost-effectively and efficiently outside of the operating room.”
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