Evaluation of a blended learning surgical skills course for rural surgeons.
Am J Surg
; 208(1): 136-42, 2014 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Rural surgeons have unique learning needs not easily met by traditional continuing medical education courses.METHODS:
A multidisciplinary team developed and implemented a skills curriculum focused on leadership and communication, advanced endoscopy, emergency urology, emergency gynecology, facial plastic surgery, ultrasound, and management of fingertip amputations.RESULTS:
Twenty-five of 30 (89%) rural surgeons who completed a follow-up course evaluation reported that the knowledge acquired during the course had improved their practice and/or the quality of patient care, particularly by refining commonly used skills and expanding the care options they could offer to their patients. The surgeons reported incorporating changes in their communication and interaction with colleagues.CONCLUSIONS:
This course was successful, from participants' perspectives, in providing hands-on mentored training for a variety of skills that reflect the broad scope of practice of surgeons in rural areas. Attendees felt that their participation resulted in important behavior and practice changes.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Competência Clínica
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Serviços de Saúde Rural
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Educação Médica Continuada
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article