Simulation training for the endoscopic management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a nationwide survey of rural surgeons' needs and preferences analysis.
Surg Endosc
; 35(1): 333-339, 2021 01.
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| ID: mdl-32030550
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Published needs analyses of rural surgeons have identified a need for training in the endoscopic management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). The study aim was to survey rural surgeons regarding their requirements and preferences for a simulation model on which they could rehearse the endoscopic management of NVUGIB.METHODS:
Rural surgeons were contacted via the American College of Surgery Advisory Council listserv and invited to complete an online survey.RESULTS:
A total of 66 responses were received, representing all 4 US regional divisions. Seventy-seven percent of respondents perform > 100 endoscopy cases per year. A majority have no experience with simulation models (77%), citing cost, time, and access to training courses as the three most limiting factors. Thirty-three percent lacked confidence in managing UGIBs, and 73% were interested in receiving additional training. Preference analysis revealed that respondents preferred a portable simulation model (81%) that costs between $500 and $1000 (46%), and requires 1-2 weeks of training (34%). Verbal feedback from an expert was viewed as the most helpful type of feedback (61%).CONCLUSION:
Rural surgeons frequently perform flexible endoscopy in their practice and are interested in further training for the endoscopic management of NVUGIB. These results will be used to develop a simulation platform for training in the endoscopic management of NVUGIB that meets rural surgeons' needs.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Endoscopy
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Simulation Training
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Surg Endosc
Journal subject:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
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GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States