Surgical instrument standardization – A pilot cost consciousness curriculum for surgery residents - 11/02/20
, Robyn Richmond b, Sharmila Dissanaike bAbstract |
Introduction |
Surgical cost is astronomical in the US and instrument standardization is one potential mechanism for cost savings. This study describes a core competency based, multidisciplinary curriculum and evaluates resident attitudes towards operating room equipment standardization.
Materials and methods |
As part of a quality improvement initiative, surgery residents participated in an hour-long mixed curriculum consisting of brief didactics and small group exercises. Participants developed an equipment standardization plan for laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy. Participants also completed surveys to assess their attitudes towards 11 potential barriers to implementation as “improves, no change, or worsens”.
Results |
Fifteen general surgery residents participated. In general, participants felt that standardization improves or does not change metrics including surgeon autonomy, resident training experience, and patient safety.
Conclusion |
Our pilot curriculum addresses a gap in resident education about surgical cost. Residents generally regard equipment standardization as either improving or not changing hospital metrics.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Cost consciousness is a major gap in resident education. |
• | Introduced a pilot curriculum involving nursing and surgeons to raise resident awareness. |
• | Resident perceive instrument standardization does not negatively alter practice or attitudes. |
Keywords : Curriculum, Cost, Operating room
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Vol 219 - N° 2
P. 295-298 - février 2020 Retour au numéro
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