title: Concepts for Developing Expert Surgical Teams Using Simulation.
abstract: This article investigates how simulation-based training can enhance the effectiveness of surgical teams. First, a description of team training within surgical settings is provided. Then, empirical work from a variety of fields is introduced to describe common characteristics of expert teams, with a specific focus on training surgical teams in simulated settings. Finally, methods and suggestions for evaluation of simulation-based team training are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Electronic address: aimee.gardner@utsouthwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Aimee K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D005246:Feedback; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008348:Manikins; D019370:Observation; D010348:Patient Care Team
keywords: Simulation; Surgical teams; Team training; Teamwork