Impact of gamification techniques on surgical trainee engagement with workplace-based assessment

Thelen, Angela E.; Nepomnayshy, Zoe; Qureshi, Ayda; Schuller, Mary C.; Chen, Xilin; Gates, Rebecca S.; Marcotte, Kayla; Krumm, Andrew E.; George, Brian C.

doi:10.1007/s44186-022-00056-7

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“…Faculty also had the option to provide dictated feedback which was saved within the platform. For the purposes of the pilot study, residents and faculty were encouraged to use SIMPL through monthly reminders and gamification, including monthly review of leaderboards, team competitions, and small prizes for top performers [14]. There was also a surgeon champion, who was a surgical faculty member of Tenwek Hospital.…”

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Implementation of a Smartphone‐Based Platform for Operative Feedback at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

Bidwell,

Gates,

Mwachiro

et al. 2023

World j. surg.

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Background The SIMPL operative feedback tool is used in many U.S. surgical residency programs. However, the challenges of implementation and benefits of the web-based platform in low-and middle-income countries are unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate implementation of SIMPL in a general surgery residency training program in Kenya. Methods SIMPL was pilot tested at Tenwek Hospital from January through December 2021. Participant perspectives of SIMPL were elicited through a survey and semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey data. Inductive qualitative content analysis of interview responses was performed by two independent researchers. Results Fourteen residents and six faculty (100% response rate) were included in the study and completed over 600 operative assessments. All respondents reported numerical evaluations and dictated feedback were useful. Respondents felt that SIMPL was easy to use, improved quality and frequency of feedback, helped refine surgical skills, and increased resident autonomy. Barriers to use included participants forgetting to complete evaluations, junior residents not submitting evaluations when minimally involved in cases, and technological challenges. Suggestions for improvement included expansion of SIMPL to surgical subspecialties and allowing senior residents to provide feedback to juniors. All respondents wanted to continue using SIMPL, and 90% recommended use at other programs. Conclusion Residents and faculty at Tenwek Hospital believed SIMPL were a positive addition to their training program. There were a few barriers to use and suggestions for improvement specific to the training environment in Kenya, but this study demonstrates it is feasible to use SIMPL in settings outside the U.S. with the appropriate resources.

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Implementation of a Smartphone‐Based Platform for Operative Feedback at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

Bidwell,

Gates,

Mwachiro

et al. 2023

World j. surg.

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“…Thelen et al demonstrated that sending a weekly leaderboard of the most active residents engaged with the Society for Improving Medical Professional Learning (SIMPL) app had a positive impact on resident engagement in workplace-based assessments. 18 Moreover, at one institution, residents increased their simulation usage prior to a virtual reality competition to outperform their peers. 19 Also, Scales et al introduced team-based game mechanics to foster competition in an evidence-based online resident quality improvement course.…”

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Perceptions of Competition-Based Learning After a Brief Experience at a National Surgical Meeting

Ruggiero,

L’Huillier,

Marine

et al. 2023

Surg Innov

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Background Competition-based learning (CBL) facilitates learning through competitions. At the 2022 & 2023 Annual SAGES meetings, we evaluated a CBL experience (TOP GUN Shootout) developed from a modified version of the previously validated TOP GUN Laparoscopic Skills and Suturing Program. The project sought to evaluate the TOP GUN Shootout’s (TGS) ability to enhance participant engagement in pursuit of laparoscopic surgical skills. Methods Participants competed in the TGS. Their scores (time and errors) were recorded for: Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Peg Pass, Cup Drop Task, and Intracorporeal Suturing. All participants completed a 10-question satisfaction survey on a 7-point Likert scale, with questions assessing 3 domains: (1) capability/confidence in MIS skill performance prior to the competition; (2) applicability and satisfaction with TGS’s capacity to develop MIS skills; and (3) interest in seeking additional MIS training and appropriateness of CBL in MIS training. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate these areas. Results Overall, 121 participants completed the TGS, of whom 84 (69%) completed the satisfaction survey. The average age was 32.9 years, 67% were males. On average (+/− SD), participant satisfaction was 5.04 (+/− 2.08) for Domain 1, 6.20 (+/− 1.28) for Domain 2, and 6.58 (+/− .95) for Domain 3. Conclusion Participants described an overall lack of confidence in their MIS skills prior to the 2022-2023 Annual SAGES conference. Participants felt that this brief CBL experience, aided in the development of their MIS skills. Furthermore, this brief CBL experience may inspire learners to seek out further training of their MIS skills.

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Impact of gamification techniques on surgical trainee engagement with workplace-based assessment

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Implementation of a Smartphone‐Based Platform for Operative Feedback at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

Implementation of a Smartphone‐Based Platform for Operative Feedback at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

Perceptions of Competition-Based Learning After a Brief Experience at a National Surgical Meeting

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