The use of a cognitive task analysis–based multimedia program to teach surgical decision making in flexor tendon repair - 20/08/11
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Background |
The aim of this study was to compare the surgical knowledge of residents before and after receiving a cognitive task analysis–based multimedia teaching module.
Methods |
Ten plastic surgery residents were evaluated performing flexor tendon repair on 3 occasions. Traditional learning occurred between the first and second trial and served as the control. A teaching module was introduced as an intervention between the second and third trial using cognitive task analysis to illustrate decision-making skills.
Results |
All residents showed improvement in their decision-making ability when performing flexor tendon repair after each surgical procedure. The group improved through traditional methods as well as exposure to our talk-aloud protocol (P > .01). After being trained using the cognitive task analysis curriculum the group displayed a statistically significant knowledge expansion (P < .01).
Conclusions |
Residents receiving cognitive task analysis–based multimedia surgical curriculum instruction achieved greater command of problem solving and are better equipped to make correct decisions in flexor tendon repair.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cognitive task analysis, Knowledge elicitation, Procedural knowledge, Automated knowledge, Procedural skills, Technical skills
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Vol 195 - N° 1
P. 11-15 - janvier 2008 Retour au numéro
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