Remote synchronous toenail procedure training using a sausage model
Objectives: Social distancing practices brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have limited the ability of residency training programs to deliver procedure training via traditional in-person methods. Financial strains brought on by the pandemic also mean that fewer resources may be available to develop...
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021
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| Sumario: | Objectives: Social distancing practices brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have limited the ability of residency training programs to deliver procedure training via traditional in-person methods. Financial strains brought on by the pandemic also mean that fewer resources may be available to develop novel teaching processes. We sought to investigate a protocol meant to address the rising need for inexpensive procedure training that can be performed remotely or in a socially distanced manner. Methods: We used a sausage model to train 11 family medicine residents in toenail procedures. The training was delivered via two-way video telecommunication as the residents were separated into small groups in separate rooms. Learners were given a cognitive skills evaluation and were asked to perform a self-assessment of their confidence with procedures using a scale of 1–10. These assessments were administered before and after the procedure and the results were compared using a paired t-test. Results: The cognitive score improved from a pretest average of 73.6% to a posttest average of 86.0% (P = 0.022). The improvements in trainee self-assessment were significant for all performance characteristics of the procedure. Conclusions: This evidence supports the use of synchronous video communication to train family medicine residents in toenail procedures using a sausage model. |
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