Utilising an Accelerated Delphi Process to Develop Guidance and Protocols for Telepresence Applications in Remote Robotic Surgery Training.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The role of robot-assisted surgery continues to expand at a time when trainers and proctors have travel restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Objective

To provide guidance on setting up and running an optimised telementoring service that can be integrated into current validated curricula. We define a standardised approach to training candidates in skill acquisition via telepresence technologies. We aim to describe an approach based on the current evidence and available technologies, and define the key elements within optimised telepresence services, by seeking consensus from an expert committee comprising key opinion leaders in training.

Evidence acquisition

This project was carried out in phases: a systematic review of the curr

SUBMITTER: Collins JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8317899 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature