Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal
Abstract Introduction Video feedback, particularly with a head-mounted camera, has previously been described as a useful debriefing tool in well-funded health systems but has never been performed in a low-resource environment. The purpose of this randomized, intervention-controlled study is to evalu...
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| author | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja C. Diallo Armaun D. Rouhi Diago A. Dia Sebastian Leon Cheikhou Dieng Mohamed L. Diao Jacques N. Tendeng Noel N. Williams Mamadou Cissé Kristoffel R. Dumon Ibrahima Konaté |
| author_facet | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja C. Diallo Armaun D. Rouhi Diago A. Dia Sebastian Leon Cheikhou Dieng Mohamed L. Diao Jacques N. Tendeng Noel N. Williams Mamadou Cissé Kristoffel R. Dumon Ibrahima Konaté |
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| description | Abstract Introduction Video feedback, particularly with a head-mounted camera, has previously been described as a useful debriefing tool in well-funded health systems but has never been performed in a low-resource environment. The purpose of this randomized, intervention-controlled study is to evaluate the feasibility of using video feedback with a head-mounted camera during intestinal anastomosis simulation training in a low-resource setting. Methodology This study recruited 14 first-year surgery residents in Senegal, who were randomized into control and camera groups. Both groups received reading materials and video lectures before performing a manual end-to-end intestinal anastomosis using a synthetic model. The control group received oral feedback, while the camera group’s first attempt was recorded, reviewed, and discussed before the second attempt. The primary outcomes were OSATS scores and completion time. Results There were no significant demographic differences between the groups. Both groups showed significant improvement in OSATS scores from the first to the second attempt (control group: p = 0.002; camera group: p = 0.0021). The camera group demonstrated a significant reduction in completion time on the second attempt (p = 0.0038), unlike the control group (p = 0.17). Both groups reported increased confidence in performing the task (control group: p = 0.003; camera group: p = 0.0029) and had positive perceptions of the workshop’s effectiveness. Conclusion This pilot study suggests that video feedback with a head-mounted camera is feasible and effective for debriefing during intestinal anastomosis simulation training in a low-resource setting, offering a low-cost, effective way to enhance technical skills. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and explore long-term impacts on surgical proficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-75d5a1e97c534dd6b3644330dea87ab92025-01-19T12:27:31ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-01-012511710.1186/s12909-024-06598-2Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in SenegalAbdourahmane Ndong0Adja C. Diallo1Armaun D. Rouhi2Diago A. Dia3Sebastian Leon4Cheikhou Dieng5Mohamed L. Diao6Jacques N. Tendeng7Noel N. Williams8Mamadou Cissé9Kristoffel R. Dumon10Ibrahima Konaté11Department of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDivision of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDivision of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDivision of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityDivision of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger UniversityAbstract Introduction Video feedback, particularly with a head-mounted camera, has previously been described as a useful debriefing tool in well-funded health systems but has never been performed in a low-resource environment. The purpose of this randomized, intervention-controlled study is to evaluate the feasibility of using video feedback with a head-mounted camera during intestinal anastomosis simulation training in a low-resource setting. Methodology This study recruited 14 first-year surgery residents in Senegal, who were randomized into control and camera groups. Both groups received reading materials and video lectures before performing a manual end-to-end intestinal anastomosis using a synthetic model. The control group received oral feedback, while the camera group’s first attempt was recorded, reviewed, and discussed before the second attempt. The primary outcomes were OSATS scores and completion time. Results There were no significant demographic differences between the groups. Both groups showed significant improvement in OSATS scores from the first to the second attempt (control group: p = 0.002; camera group: p = 0.0021). The camera group demonstrated a significant reduction in completion time on the second attempt (p = 0.0038), unlike the control group (p = 0.17). Both groups reported increased confidence in performing the task (control group: p = 0.003; camera group: p = 0.0029) and had positive perceptions of the workshop’s effectiveness. Conclusion This pilot study suggests that video feedback with a head-mounted camera is feasible and effective for debriefing during intestinal anastomosis simulation training in a low-resource setting, offering a low-cost, effective way to enhance technical skills. Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and explore long-term impacts on surgical proficiency.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06598-2Surgical simulationHead-mounted deviceCameraFeedbackSurgery |
| spellingShingle | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja C. Diallo Armaun D. Rouhi Diago A. Dia Sebastian Leon Cheikhou Dieng Mohamed L. Diao Jacques N. Tendeng Noel N. Williams Mamadou Cissé Kristoffel R. Dumon Ibrahima Konaté Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal BMC Medical Education Surgical simulation Head-mounted device Camera Feedback Surgery |
| title | Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal |
| title_full | Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal |
| title_fullStr | Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal |
| title_short | Head-mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation-based training: a randomized controlled study in Senegal |
| title_sort | head mounted camera as a debriefing tool for surgical simulation based training a randomized controlled study in senegal |
| topic | Surgical simulation Head-mounted device Camera Feedback Surgery |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06598-2 |
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