Non-technical skills for urological surgeons (NoTSUS): development and evaluation of curriculum and assessment scale.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In the last decade non-technical skills (NTS) have emerged as a vital area for improvement within surgery. This study aims to develop and evaluate a Non-technical Skills for Urological Surgeons (NoTSUS) training curriculum and assessment scale.

Methods

This international, longitudinal and observational study began with a 3-round Delphi methodology to refine curriculum contents and rating scale. Sessions with up to four participants were delivered where each candidate undertook an independent scenario within the validated full immersion simulation environment. Candidates were assessed using both the NoTSS (Non-technical Skills for Surgeons) and NoTSUS rating scales by NTS-trained and non-trained experts. A post-training evaluation survey was distributed.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Aydın A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8217036 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature