Preparing surgeons for the modern operating theatre: insights from a national survey on technology use and readiness.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rapid advances in surgical technology require formal training in the use of devices and equipment, yet curricula rarely address technology, equipment, and consumables (TEC) proficiency in a systematic way. This study evaluated current TEC training practices, perceived needs, and barriers among consultant-level surgical educators in Ireland and used these findings to develop a national TEC Toolkit framework rooted in contemporary educational theory.

Method

A national cross-specialty survey was distributed to consultant surgical educators, gathering quantitative ratings and qualitative insights regarding TEC education, barriers to readiness, and preferred educational strategies. The twenty-item survey was mapped to Kern's curriculum development framework and const

SUBMITTER: Roche AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661567 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature