Effects of non-technical skill-based surgical education for trainees on herniorrhaphy outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-technical skills are essential for surgical patient safety and are implemented in clinical practice. However, training for non-technical skills has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the learning curve for non-technical skill-based education in herniorrhaphy.

Methods

Quality improvement initiatives, including non-technical skill-based intervention, were performed in the department of surgery. The intervention included declaring the patient safety policy, briefing and debriefing, and criterion for the switching of places of the trainee and instructor as defined by the department. Patients who underwent herniorrhaphy from April 2014 to September 2017 were included.

Results

A total of 14 trainees and nine instructors in the pr

SUBMITTER: Koike D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10508599 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature