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Simulation-based teaching: an effective modality for providing UK foundation doctors with core ENT skills training

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2022

L Jegatheeswaran*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich
T K P Naing
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich
B Choi
Affiliation:
Department of General Surgery, Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Chertsey
R Collins
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth, UK
L Luke
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth, UK
S Gokani
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Yarmouth, UK
S Kulkarni
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich
*
Author for correspondence: Dr L Jegatheeswaran, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK E-mail: lavandan.jegatheeswaran@nhs.net

Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an ENT simulation course for equipping foundation doctors with core ENT skills in preparation for an ENT senior house officer post.

Method

A total of 41 foundation doctors in the East of England participated in our two-part simulation course. Pre- and post-course surveys, consisting of Likert scales and a Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure, were sent to assess confidence in core ENT skills and acceptability of course format.

Results

Post-simulation, confidence improved in all core ENT skills taught (p < 0.001), along with confidence and preparedness to work as an ENT senior house officer (p < 0.001). Overall course median Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure score was 48, and 100 per cent of participants would recommend this course to colleagues.

Conclusion

Simulation improves foundation doctors’ confidence in core ENT skills and increases preparedness for working as an ENT senior house officer. Guidance on core ENT skills requirements should be made available to improve uniformity amongst ENT simulation courses.

Type
Main Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Footnotes

*

These authors are joint first authors

Dr L Jegatheeswaran takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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