Effect of Video-based Guided Self-reflection on Intraoperative Skills

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

While video-assisted structured feedback by expert surgeons significantly improves laparoscopic skill acquisition in surgical trainees, this method is resource intensive and may have limited feasibility outside of research settings. Self-assessment and reflection are integral parts of medical experiential learning; however the value of video-based self-reflection in enhancing surgical skill acquisition remains to be determined. The objective of the proposed pilot study is to investigate the feasibility of conducting a full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of coached video-based self-reflection approach on surgical trainee performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Clinical Trial Description

The study will be a parallel, two-groups, assessor-blind, single-center, pilot randomized controlled trial with participants (surgical trainees) individually allocated on a 1:1 ratio to intervention group (guided video-based self-evaluation in addition to traditional intraoperative teaching by faculty surgeons) and a control group (traditional intraoperative teaching alone). All the trainees participating in this trial will be asked to submit intra-operative video-recordings of 5 consecutive laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by them as the primary operator. In this trial the intervention group participants will be asked to perform a guided self-assessment of their intra-operative skills by watching their operative video-recording. The trainee's self-assessment will be guided by validated intra-operative performance assessment tools. The control group will not have access to their recorded video submissions during the duration of this study. Outcomes assessed will include trainee's intra-operative performance and time to completion of surgical procedure, Information generated from the pilot study will help inform a full-scale RCT by testing the study procedures. Feasibility outcomes will include number of trainees and surgeons approached, consented and randomized and adherence with intervention(surgeons: intra-operative assessments; trainees: video-based assessments). Data from this pilot study will inform the calculation of sample size requirements for the full-scale RCT. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Laparoscopy

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04643314
Study type	Interventional
Source	McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Contact	Liane S Feldman, MD
Phone	5149341934
Email	liane.feldman@mcgill.ca
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 1, 2020
Completion date	July 30, 2021

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