Experience With the Cardiac Surgery Simulation Curriculum: Results of the Resident and Faculty Survey

Abstract

The Cardiac Surgery Simulation Curriculum was implemented with robust adoption among the investigating centers. Both residents and faculty viewed the modules favorably. Using this curriculum, participants indicated an improvement in resident technical skills and were enthusiastic about training in adverse events and crisis management.

The dynamic cardiac biosimulator: A method for training physicians in beating-heart mitral valve repair procedures

“…Cardiopulmonary simulators are now used in resident training and provide realistic animal hearts for vascular cannulation and off-pump coronary surgery. 7,[11][12][13][14] Ex vivo simulation not only provides a natural operative environment but, at the same time, can emulate disastrous hemodynamic clinical conditions. A recent study showed that among surveyed cardiac training programs in the United States, simulation was extremely helpful in teaching cardiac surgical techniques.…”

“…A recent study showed that among surveyed cardiac training programs in the United States, simulation was extremely helpful in teaching cardiac surgical techniques. 12 Currently, cardiothoracic residency programs have implemented the requirement of 20 hours of simulation training for certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. 15 Thus, the question of ''Simulation in cardiothoracic training: Where do we stand?''…”

Development of an In Situ Thoracic Surgery Crisis Simulation Focused on Nontechnical Skill Training

“…Simulation training may focus on technical skills, such as practicing laparoscopic techniques, or nontechnical skills that emphasize situation management, communication, leadership, and team interactions. There are many publications on both technical and nontechnical skill simulation across both the medical and surgical fields, including cardiovascular surgery [3][4][5]. In thoracic surgery, many high-fidelity technical skill-based simulations exist, but there seems to be a lack of nontechnical skill learning exercises [6].…”

Implementation of a novel portfolio of structured, curriculum-aligned, simulation-based, cardiothoracic surgery training courses: Evolving the delivery of surgical education

“…These findings are consistent with previous studies that have demonstrated that structured simulation-based teaching sessions improve the confidence level of participants. 14 In turn, self-confidence has been shown to be associated with increased trainee motivation and achievement, because trainees' behavior is determined by their beliefs about their own capabilities. 15 Thus, trainees who have had the opportunity to deliberately practice technical and nontechnical skills in the less-stressful environment of the simulation laboratory are able to perform these skills on a patient with more confidence and less anxiety.…”