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Randomized trial of the effect of video feedback on the acquisition of surgical skills

Farquharson, A.L., Cresswell, A.C., Beard, J.D., Chan, P. (2013) Randomized trial of the effect of video feedback on the acquisition of surgical skills. British Journal of Surgery, 100 (11). pp. 1448-1453. ISSN 0007-1323. (doi:10.1002/bjs.9237) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:78326)

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https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9237

Abstract

Background: Constructive feedback provides a mechanism for reinforcing learning during the acquisition of surgical skills. Feedback is usually given verbally, and sometimes documented, after direct observation by a trained assessor. The aim was to evaluate video recording as an effective modality for enhancing feedback, in comparison with standard verbal feedback alone. Methods: This was a prospective, blinded, randomized clinical trial comparing standard verbal feedback plus video with standard verbal feedback alone. Validated pro formas for assessment were used and quality control was performed by independent expert assessors. Trial participants were recorded on video performing the surgical skill, and returned the next day to perform the skill again following video and standard verbal feedback (group 1) or standard verbal feedback alone (group 2). Results: Forty‐eight participants were divided equally between the two groups. There was a significant improvement in the mean overall procedure score for group 1 of 2·875 from a maximum achievable score of 20 (P = 0·003), but not for group 2. There were significant improvements in the specific domains of instrument familiarity, needle handling, skin handling and accurate apposition, again all in group 1. The only significant improvement in group 2 was in an organized approach to the task, also observed in group 1. Knot‐tying security deteriorated after feedback in group 2 but not in group 1. Conclusion: The addition of video feedback can improve the acquisition of surgical skills, and could be incorporated into formal surgical curricula.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1002/bjs.9237
Uncontrolled keywords: adaptive behavior, article, clinical competence, comparative study, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, education, general surgery, human, medical education, methodology, prospective study, randomized controlled trial, standard, statistics, United Kingdom, videorecording, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Undergraduate, England, Feedback, Psychological, General Surgery, Humans, Prospective Studies, Video Recording
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Kent and Medway Medical School
Depositing User: Philip Chan
Date Deposited: 07 Nov 2019 14:29 UTC
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024 12:42 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/78326 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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