Surgical skill simulation training to proficiency reduces procedural errors among novice cardiac device implanters: a randomized study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

In cardiac device implantation, having both surgical skills and ability to manipulate catheter/lead/wire is crucial. Few cardiologists, however, receive formal surgical training prior to implanting. Skills are mostly acquired directly on-the-job and surgical technique varies across institutions; suboptimal approaches may increase complications. We investigated how novel proficiency-based progression (PBP) simulation training impacts the surgical quality of implantations, compared to traditional simulation (SIM) training.

Methods and results

In this international prospective study, novice implanters were randomized (blinded) 1:1 to participate in a simulation-based procedure training curriculum, with proficiency demonstration requirements for advancing (PBP approach) or

SUBMITTER: Mascheroni J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412769 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature