The need for non-technical skills education in orthopedic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The issue of surgical safety has increased significantly over the last few decades. Several studies have established that it is linked to non-technical performance, rather than clinical competencies. Non-technical skills can be blended with technical training in the surgical profession to improve surgeons' abilities and enhance patient care and procedural skills. The main goal of this study was to determine orthopedic surgeons' requirements of non-technical skills, and to identify the most pressing issues.

Methods

We conducted a self-administered online questionnaire survey in this cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was piloted, validated, pretested, and clearly stated the study's purpose. After the pilot, minor wording and questions were clarified before st

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10113970 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature