Systematic review of the current status of cadaveric simulation for surgical training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing interest in and provision of cadaveric simulation courses for surgical trainees. This is being driven by the need to modernize and improve the efficiency of surgical training within the current challenging training climate. The objective of this systematic review is to describe and evaluate the evidence for cadaveric simulation in postgraduate surgical training.

Methods

A PRISMA-compliant systematic literature review of studies that prospectively evaluated a cadaveric simulation training intervention for surgical trainees was undertaken. All relevant databases and trial registries were searched to January 2019. Methodological rigour was assessed using the widely validated Medical Education Research Quality Index (MERSQI) tool.

Results

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SUBMITTER: James HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6900127 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature