Is Two-on-one Instruction in Virtual Reality Simulation-based Training of Operating Fractures of the Hip for Medical Students As Effective As One-on-one Instruction
- Conditions
- Learning Curves and Outcomes of Simulation-based Training
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Dyad instruction
- Registration Number
- NCT06612619
- Lead Sponsor
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
- Brief Summary
The training of orthopedic surgeons has historically relied heavily on an apprenticeship model as the primary way of teaching the various procedures an aspiring surgeon needs to master. However, due to work-hour restrictions, demand for operating room efficiency, lack of supervisors and a growing focus and concern for patient safety, this model is challenged. As the importance of proper education and supervision of surgeons in training is still monumental, simulation-based training (SBT) has gained popularity within most medical specialties, as it provides a safe, and realistic room for training, where surgeons can effectively enhance their operating technique without posing a threat to patient safety. Techniques within orthopedic surgery are no exception to this tendency, and several virtual reality simulators and SBT courses has been developed. This includes the well-established SBT course in proximal femoral fracture (PFF) osteosynthesis, where evidence supported mastery standards for antegrade nailing, dynamic hip screw, Hansson pins and canulated screws have been established. A course that is recommended in the national curriculum for Danish orthopedic surgeons in training.
This change into a more technology- and simulation-based training does however pose challenges, that needs to be acknowledged and addressed to ensure the quality of the education and clinical skills of the orthopedic surgeons.
A key challenge is the limited resource of qualified instructors. These instructors are mainly experienced surgeons with a demanding and busy schedule, who teach part time in addition to their clinical work. It has previously been shown that teaching skills are to be taught by doctors and that good clinicians are not automatically good educators. With the burden of a busy clinical schedule, these experienced surgeons have difficulties finding the time to learn teaching skills.
It can therefore be challenging to educate enough qualified instructors. This poses a rising concern as the field of SBT is only expected to grow, with more courses in continuous development. Thus, potentially limiting the accessibility to orthopedic SBT courses, including the PFF course.
A possible solution for this challenge is dyad introductions. By converting one-on-one introduction to SBT for trainees into one-on-two introduction, it is possible to double the number of participants getting introductions without increasing the teaching load or expenses. This could significantly reduce the needed faculty time per trainee. Several studies have shown beneficial learning outcomes of dyad training. However, it seems, that the positive effects of dyad training cannot be translated into all types of medical simulations, and some studies suggests that the complexity and nature of the simulation defines whether dyad training is beneficial . It is theorized, that the effect of dyad training is caused by the learning of motor skills through mirror neurons during observation, and the distribution of knowledge during complex simulations according to the cognitive load theory. This suggests, that dyad training may be most beneficial in complex simulations requiring high levels of motor skills such as complex surgical procedures.
To our knowledge, no studies exist that examines whether dyad introduction can be equally used in the simulations of orthopedic procedures in general or PFF surgery specifically.
The aim of this study was to examine whether dyad introduction is non-inferior to the current one-on- one student introduction.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
- PGY 1 and 2 doctors working in an orthopeadic department
- More than 10 osteosynthesis of proximal femoral fractures performed as the primary surgeon.
- Not having read the preparational documents prior to instruction
- Failure to achieve the mastery standard within 10 weeks
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Dyad instruction Dyad instruction Dyad or two-on-one instruction, where two trainees are instructed by an instructor at the same time and with the same time usage as in the non-intervention arm.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of two-hour self-trainin sessions to achieve mastery standard From enrollment to mastery standard achieved. This will vary, but there's a time cap of 10 weeks The embeeded test in the simulator has established mastery standards. The primary outcome is how many two hour training sessions the trainees has to attend to achieve the mastery standard
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hands-on training time 10 weeks The hands-on time the trainee is actively training on the simulator
Test score of each iteration of training 10 weeks Test scores for each iteration of training until the trainee achieves the mastery standard
Failure to achieve mastery standard 10 weeks Number of participants not achieving the mastery standard within 10 weeks from enrollment
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark