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Development of an evidence-based curriculum for training of ward-based surgical care.
- Source :
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American Journal of Surgery . 2014, Vol. 207 Issue 2, p213-217. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Ward-based care of surgical patients is a complex and variable process, centered on the surgical ward round (WR). The authors describe the development of an evidence-based curriculum to improve ward-based care in the form of surgical WRs. METHODS: A modular, simulation-based curriculum was developed according to validated methods, incorporating the most recent evidence in the design of each educational module. RESULTS: A predevelopmental analysis questionnaire identified themes of patient assessment and management, communication skills, and teamwork as areas to be addressed. Curricular development incorporated knowledge and confidence assessment, lecture-based teaching, and simulated WR, followed by individualized assessment, debriefing, and feedback. Each module is evidence based and assesses trainees using validated tools. CONCLUSIONS: A comprehensive and cost-effective simulation-based curriculum, developed according to a validated framework, has been developed for surgical WRs and ward-based care. This may improve trainees' WR performance, improving patient care and surgical outcomes in turn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029610
- Volume :
- 207
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94084229
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.10.006