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Simulation training improves resident performance in operative hysteroscopic resection techniques.

Burchard ER, Lockrow EG, Zahn CM, Dunlow SG, Satin AJ

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a simulated training scenario improved resident performance in operative hysteroscopic resection. STUDY DESIGN: An interventional cohort study evaluated the ability of a hysteroscopic simulation model to improve resident performance in hysteroscopy. Residents were evaluated on operative hysteroscopy before training and at 1 and 6 months after training. Two physician graders, who were blinded to training status, evaluated the residents' performances. Statistical analyses included the chi2 and the t test, as appropriate. RESULTS: Hysteroscopic simulation training was associated with a reduction in operative times (11.8 minutes vs 7.4 minutes; P < .001) and resection times (4.3 minutes vs 2.4 minutes; P < .007) 1 month after training. At 6 months, total operative times were greater compared with those measured at 1 month, but resection times differed minimally. The total number of questions regarding hysteroscopic knowledge that were answered correctly increased from 15 to 26 (P < .001). CONCLUSION: Training that used a simulation hysteroscopic model improved resident performance.

Published 5 November 2007 in Am J Obstet Gynecol, 197(5): 542.e1-4.
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