Simulation in neurosurgical training: a blueprint and national approach to implementation for initial years trainees.
Simulation has played an increasing role in surgical training in recent years, this follows from various reports such as the Chief Medical Officer annual report and Sir John Temple's 'Time for Training' and also from other factors such as increasing focus on efficiency and transparency within the healthcare system. Evidence has shown that simulation can develop and improve technical, clinical, communication and management skills. With technological advances, the quality of simulation has also improved with more realistic models and environment. We have undertaken a review of recent drivers for simulation training in the UK, current techniques and have focused on the application of simulation training within the current UK Neurosurgical curriculum for newly appointed trainees.
a Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust , Plymouth , UK ;
Lihan
L
Zhang
b Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Manchester , UK ;
Ian
I
Kamaly
c Health Education North West , Liverpool , UK.
Pramod
P
Luthra
a Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust , Plymouth , UK ;
Peter
P
Whitfield
D002102:Cadaver; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D023421:Models, Animal; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education*; D061214:Patient Safety; D016544:Patient Simulation; D006113:United Kingdom
Simulation; education; neurosurgery; technology; training