The successful application of simulation-based training in thoracic surgery residency

Abstract

Simulation-based cardiopulmonary bypass training appears to be an effective technique to build the confidence of thoracic surgery residents regarding knowledge and applications. Scenario-based practice in a specifically designed simulated environment is a valuable adjunct to traditional educational methods and has the potential to improve the training of thoracic residents.

Implementation of a novel portfolio of structured, curriculum-aligned, simulation-based, cardiothoracic surgery training courses: Evolving the delivery of surgical education

“…14 In turn, self-confidence has been shown to be associated with increased trainee motivation and achievement, because trainees' behavior is determined by their beliefs about their own capabilities. 15 Thus, trainees who have had the opportunity to deliberately practice technical and nontechnical skills in the less-stressful environment of the simulation laboratory are able to perform these skills on a patient with more confidence and less anxiety. This has the benefit of increasing the confidence of the trainees when dealing with similar scenarios with patients in a clinical setting.…”

“…This has the benefit of increasing the confidence of the trainees when dealing with similar scenarios with patients in a clinical setting. 15 Despite the many training opportunities and benefits to patient safety, simulation-based learning has yet to gain widespread acceptance and become an established component of contemporary cardiothoracic surgery training programs. 14 Initially, concerns regarding how realistic the simulation models were and how reliably they could demonstrate a series of components of a procedure engendered a reluctance to engage in simulation-based training, especially that the simulators do not reproduce the same response seen in human disease.…”

An Educational Training Simulator for Advanced Perfusion Techniques Using a High‐Fidelity Virtual Patient Model

“…Burkhart et al. developed and tested a clinical CPB simulation program that was reported to be an invaluable tool for efficient resident training as a wide variety of perfusion challenges can be presented in rapid succession and repeated as necessary to provide optimal didactics (23). We have also introduced our system to several perfusion simulation workshops (Terumo Perfusion Academy in 2008, 49th AmSECT International Conference in 2011 and National Heart Centre Singapore in 2012).…”

Surgical Resident Training Using Real-Time Simulation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Physiology with Echocardiography

“…3,4 Current simulators in this field, such as the high-fidelity Ramphal cardiac surgery simulator, 5 focus more on the procedural elements and are used to teach thoracic residents the specific surgical tasks of cardiopulmonary bypass and coronary artery bypass grafting in a realistic tissue environment. Recently, Burkhart et al 6 described their experience with a simulation of cardiopulmonary bypass from a perfusion point of view. Hicks et al 4 recently published data regarding the use of multiple simulated environments at the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) Boot Camp.…”