Technological competence for surgeons – results of an international study

Abstract

A modern operating room consists of many different medical devices. Therefore an adequate technological competence of surgeons is needed for the improvement of patient safety. A Cognitive Task Analysis (CTA) was performed to analyse the technological competence of spinal and ENT surgeons. In an international study 6 ENT and 4 spinal surgeons in Germany and Spain were interviewed. The results show the need and the relevance to develop specific trainings in technological competence for surgeons.