Educational value of telementoring for a simulation-based fundamental use of surgical energy™ (FUSE) curriculum: a randomized controlled trial in surgical trainees
Surgical Endoscopy(2020)
摘要
Introduction The SAGES Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) program accompanied by a bench-top simulation has shown to improve knowledge of the safe use of energy devices. However, there are significant barriers and costs associated with delivering an effective structured simulation curriculum to a widespread international audience. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if bench-top simulation FUSE curriculum through telementoring is as effective as a live-in house proctor for electrosurgical training. Methods A two-armed multi-institutional randomized controlled trial was designed, including a 1-h didactic electrosurgery course (FUSE curriculum), followed by a structured 1-h bench-top simulation training session. For the simulation, participants were randomized to either a live proctor who delivered the course on-site (LIVE group), or a proctor from a remote location using videoconferencing platform (TELEM group). Pre- and post-curriculum (immediate and 6 months) knowledge and self-perceived comfort and competence were assessed. Data are expressed as median [interquartile range], * p < 0.05. Results Sixty-five (35 LIVE; 30 TELEM) surgical trainees from three institutions participated. Baseline characteristics were similar. Total score on the exam improved from 47% [40–54] to 78% [71–84]* amongst all participants, with similar immediate post-curriculum scores in the LIVE group compared to the TELEM group (77% [69–83] vs 80% [75–85]). At 6 months, performance on the exam declined significantly for both groups, but remained similar between the two (LIVE: 59% [51–71] vs TELEM: 71% [57–77]). Participants in both groups reported feeling greater comfort and competence post-curriculum (immediate and at 6 months) compared to baseline, with no difference between the two groups. Conclusion A bench-top simulation FUSE course delivered via a telementoring platform seems to improve surgical trainees’ knowledge and comfort in the safe use of electrosurgical devices as effectively as when it is delivered by a live proctor, despite long-term decay for both methods.
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FUSE, Telementoring, Telesimulation, Simulation, OR safety, Electrosurgery, Patient safety
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