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01-10-2015 | SAGES HERNIA TASK FORCE

“See one, do one, teach one”: inadequacies of current methods to train surgeons in hernia repair

Authors: H. Reza Zahiri, Adrian E. Park, Carla M. Pugh, Melina Vassiliou, Guy Voeller

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 10/2015

Abstract

Introduction

Residency/fellowship training in hernia repair is still too widely characterized by the “see one, do one, teach one” model. The goal of this study was to perform a needs assessment focused on surgical training to guide the creation of a curriculum by SAGES intended to improve the care of hernia patients.

Methods

Using mixed methods (interviews and online survey), the SAGES hernia task force (HTF) conducted a study asking subjects about their perceived deficits in resident training to care for hernia patients, preferred training topics about hernias, ideal learning modalities, and education development.

Results

Participants included 18 of 24 HTF members, 27 chief residents and fellows, and 31 surgical residents. HTF members agreed that residency exposes trainees to a wide spectrum of hernia repairs by a variety of surgeons. They cited outdated materials, techniques, and paucity of feedback. Additionally, they identified the “see one, do one, teach one” method of training as prevalent and clearly inadequate. The topics least addressed were system-based approach to hernia care (46 %) and patient outcomes (62 %). Training topics residents considered well covered during residency were: preoperative and intraoperative decision-making (90 %), complications (94 %), and technical approach for repairs (98 %). Instructional methods used in residency include assisted/supervised surgery (96 %), Web-based learning (24 %), and simulation (30 %). Residents’ preferred learning methods included simulation (82 %), Web-based training (61 %), hands-on laboratory (54 %), and videos (47 %), in addition to supervised surgery. Trainees reported their most desired training topics as basic techniques for inguinal and ventral hernia repairs (41 %) versus advanced technical training (68 %), which mirrored those reported by attending surgeons, 36 % and 71 %, respectively.

Conclusions

There was a consensus among HTF members and surgical trainees that a comprehensive, dynamic, and flexible educational program employing various media to address contemporary key deficits in the care of hernia patients would be welcomed by surgeons.

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Title: “See one, do one, teach one”: inadequacies of current methods to train surgeons in hernia repair
Authors: H. Reza Zahiri
Adrian E. Park
Carla M. Pugh
Melina Vassiliou
Guy Voeller
Publication date: 01-10-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-015-4411-7

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