J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2019 Mar;32(1):8-16. 10.20408/jti.2018.051.

Development of Korean Teaching Model for Surgical Procedures in Trauma -Essential Surgical Procedures in Trauma Course-

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Trauma Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
  • 2Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
  • 3Korean Association for Research, Procedure and Education on Trauma (KARPET), Seoul, Korea. kim-noah@hanmail.net
  • 4Department of Trauma Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Korea.
  • 5Trauma Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea.
  • 6Department of Trauma Surgery, Trauma Center, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea.
  • 7Traumatology, Regional Trauma Center, Cheju Halla General Hospital, Jeju, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
The Essential Surgical Procedures in Trauma (ESPIT) course was developed as a model to teach necessary surgical procedures to trauma physicians. Its goals are to improve knowledge, self-confidence, and technical competence.
METHODS
The ESPIT course consisted of five lectures and a porcine lab operative experience. The ESPIT course has been run seven times between February 2014 and April 2016. ESPIT participants completed a questionnaire to assess self-efficacy regarding essential surgical procedures in trauma before and immediately after taking the ESPIT course. Sixty-three participants who completed both pre- and post-course questionnaires on self-efficacy were enrolled in this study.
RESULTS
The overall post-ESPIT mean self-efficacy score was higher than the pre-ESPIT mean self-efficacy score (8.3±1.30 and 4.5±2.13, respectively) (p<0.001). Self-efficacy was significantly improved after the ESPIT course in general surgeons (p<0.001), thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons (p<0.001), emergency medicine doctors, and others (neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons) (p<0.001). The differences in self-efficacy score according to career stage (<1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, and >5 years) were also statistically significant (p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
The data of the ESPIT participants indicated that they felt that the ESPIT course improved their self-efficacy with regard to essential surgical procedures in trauma. The ESPIT course may be an effective strategy for teaching surgical procedures, thus promoting better management of traumatic injuries.

Keyword

Injuries; Simulation training; Operative procedures

MeSH Terms

Emergency Medicine
Lectures
Mental Competency
Orthopedics
Simulation Training
Surgeons
Surgical Procedures, Operative
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