Does Perceived Resident Operative Autonomy Impact Patient Outcomes?

Cadaveric Wet Lab Training for Nasolacrimal Procedures in Ophthalmology Residency

“…Increased resident comfort allows for increased perception of autonomy in patient management, which has been associated with improved patient outcomes. 3 Additionally, mitigation of anxiety is crucial as higher levels of anxiety have been associated with procedural mistakes and resident burnout. 4 The efficacious educational structure employed in this cadaveric wet lab can also be applied to train residents in other oculoplastic procedures.…”