Comparing the Variation in Laparoscopic Skills Acquisition in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Genera… (NCT05116332) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing the Variation in Laparoscopic Skills Acquisition in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Surgical Trainees
United Kingdom45 participantsStarted 2021-09-11
Plain-language summary
The investigators postulate that there is a difference in the acquisition of Fundamental Laparoscopic Skills (FLS) between general surgical and Obstetrics \& Gynaecology (O\&G) trainees. This discrepancy is also likely to influence the musculoskeletal and cognitive fatigue trainees experience within both specialties.
Additionally there is likely to be a discrepancy in the expectations of consultants and trainees on skills perceived to be important at the completion of training (CCT).
This study aims to compare and evaluate the discrepancy in FLS acquisition amongst O\&G and GS trainees in order to identify areas for improvements in the training pathway, the associated fatigue experience and highlight the expectations perceived to be required at the completion of training.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* General surgery trainees at ST3/ST4/ST5/ST7/ST8 levels
* Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O\&G) at ST3/ST4/ST5/ST6/ST7 levels
* Consultants and trainees in general surgery and O\&G- For surveys on laparoscopic standards.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those trainees who have had substantial pre-training experience in laparoscopic surgery such as those who have completed another surgical specialty training, have worked as clinical fellows or specialty doctors with substantial exposure to laparoscopic work will be excluded.
* Those trainees who are currently out of program/training and not doing regular clinical work or those trainees outside the North West deanery will also be excluded.
* For the safety of others, anybody with a positive Covid-19 test, symptoms, or contact with -someone infected with the virus will be excluded.
* Currently out of training (maternity leave, Higher degrees not involving any clinical work)
* Those who have completed another surgical specialty training, have worked as clinical fellows or specialty doctor with significant exposure to operative laparoscopic work.
* Withdrawal of consent.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Average time to complete Fundamental Laparoscopic surgery (FLS) tasks.
Timeframe: Over the duration of the 45 minutes when trainees undertake the FLS tasks