PROgressive struCturEd Simulation-based Surgical Training Program (PROCESS) - Open Vascular Surgery

Launched by FUNDACIÓN CARDIOINFANTIL INSTITUTO DE CARDIOLOGÍA · Jun 6, 2024

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The PROgressive struCturEd Simulation-based Surgical Training Program (PROCESS) trial aims to improve surgical training for residents in vascular and other related surgery fields. The study will compare different levels of training using a simulation program designed to help surgeons practice important skills in a safe environment. Participants will be divided into three groups: one focusing on a specific type of surgery called open abdominal aortic repair, another on vascular connections, and a third on advanced micro-surgical techniques. This research hopes to find out which type of training is most effective for building surgical skills.

To join this study, participants must be over 18 years old and currently training in vascular, cardiothoracic, or general surgery. However, those with serious health conditions or previous experience with similar training programs will not be eligible, as this could affect their safety and the study results. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but once it starts, those who take part can expect to learn valuable surgical skills while contributing to important research that could benefit future surgical training.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and General Surgery residents.
• • Over 18 years old.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Serious illnesses, such as advanced cancer, decompensated cardiovascular diseases, or severe neurological disorders, could be exclusion criteria due to concerns about the participant's safety and ability to complete the study.
• • Participants who have known allergies to components of the interventions or have experienced severe adverse reactions in the past will be excluded from the study.
• • Any medical condition that could interfere with the participant's ability to complete assessments or follow study guidelines could be a reason for exclusion. This could include, for example, severe physical disabilities or illnesses requiring continuous hospitalization.
• • Individuals who cannot provide valid informed consent due to cognitive issues, mental impairment, or legal incapacity will be excluded from the study.
• • Individuals who have had prior exposure to structured simulation programs in vascular surgery will be excluded. Previous familiarity with simulation could influence study outcomes, introducing a prior learning bias that could distort the assessment of the intervention's effectiveness.