How Should Surgical Residents Be Educated About Patient Safety in the Operating Room: a Pilot Randomized Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Medical Education
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Enrollment
- 58
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in safety culture as measured by the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two methods, safety curriculum in addition to online training alone, for teaching patient safety to surgery residents. Despite multiple studies evaluating educational safety curricula, the best methods for teaching residents about patient safety is unknown. It is hypothesized that empowering surgery residents to actively engage in behaviors to increase patient safety may lead to a higher quality perioperative care and communication.
Investigators
KuoJen Tsao
Associate Professor & The Children's Fund, Inc. Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric Surgery
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •All surgery residents at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, from post-graduate year (PGY)-1 to PGY-5.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-surgery residents at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in safety culture as measured by the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ)
Time Frame: Baseline, One year
Secondary Outcomes
- Learner satisfaction, knowledge, and behaviors as measured by the Oxford Non-Technical Skills (NOTECHS) system(One year)