Self-directed learning by video as a means to improve technical skills in surgery residents: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With their demanding schedules, surgical residents have limited time to practice techniques. The aim is to evaluate the pedagogic model of self-directed learning using video in surgery residents.

Methods

Informed consent was obtained from all the participants. A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2018 at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (University of Montreal). Participants were general surgery residents. There were 27 eligible residents; 22 completed the study. They were filmed performing an intestinal anastomosis on cadaveric pig bowel. The self-directed learning by video (SDL-V) group was given an expert video, which demonstrated the technique performed by an experienced surgeon. The control group continued with their regular duties. Three weeks later, p

SUBMITTER: Chartrand G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863545 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature