Self-assessment in simulation-based surgical skills training - 26/08/11
Abstract |
Background |
Simulation-based training provides minimal feedback and relies heavily on self-assessment. Research has shown medical trainees are poor self-assessors. The purpose of this study was to examine trainees’ ability to self-assess technical skills using a simulation-trainer.
Methods |
Twenty-one medical students performed 10 repetitions of a simulated task. After each repetition they estimated their time and errors made. These were compared with the simulator data.
Results |
Task time (P < 0.0001) and errors made (P < 0.0001) improved with repetition. Both self-assessment curves reflected their actual performance curves (P < 0.0001). Self-assessment of time did not improve in accuracy (P = 0.26) but error estimation did (P = 0.01) when compared with actual performance.
Conclusions |
Novices demonstrated improved skill acquisition using simulation. Their estimates of performance and accuracy of error estimation improved with repetition. Clearly, practice enhances technical skill self-assessment. These results support the notion of self-directed skills training and could have significant implications for residency training programs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Self-assessment, Technical skills, Simulation training
Plan
Vol 185 - N° 4
P. 319-322 - avril 2003 Retour au numéro
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