Emergencies in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery bootcamp: A novel canadian experience. (10th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chin, Christopher J.; Roth, Kathryn; Rotenberg, Brian W.; Fung, Kevin
• Is Part Of: Laryngoscope. Volume 124:Number 10(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 2275
• Page End: 2280
• Publication Date: 2014-06-10
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51005
• DOI: 10.1002/lary.24754
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0023-852X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Objectives/Hypothesis</title> <p>A 1‐day intensive course (bootcamp) was developed, to teach junior otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OTO–HNS) residents emergency procedural skills, clinical reasoning, and communication skills. This learning paradigm utilized a number of novel task trainers, panel discussions, and emergency simulations. The study objective was to assess the educational value of this bootcamp.</p> </sec> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Study Design</title> <p>Prospective cohort survey.</p> </sec> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>Residents were recruited from regional teaching centers within a 2000‐km radius of the simulation center. Preceptors fluent in English and in French were in attendance. Pre‐bootcamp outcome measures included the Kolb Learning Style Inventory and a self‐administered survey measuring confidence levels in performing specific OTO–HNS tasks. Post‐bootcamp outcome measures included a survey evaluating the bootcamp experience and a structured follow‐up telephone interview.</p> </sec> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Twenty‐eight residents participated in the bootcamp from across the United States and Canada. When asked if they felt that "overall, the educational day was an effective learning process, " the average score was 4.75/5.0. The vast majority of participants (92.9%) felt they would recommend the bootcamp to a future junior resident. Kolb learning styles that prefer active experimentation (acting, initiating, and deciding) were more common than those that utilize reflective observation (imagining, analyzing, reflecting), which favors a hands‐on model of learning.</p> </sec> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>This first Canadian OTO–HNS bootcamp demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of conducting a centralized bootcamp for regional training centers spanning multiple states/provinces and languages. Future bootcamps will be held annually and will ideally continue the natural evolution of surgical, hands‐on training.</p> </sec> <sec id="lary24754-sec-0006" sec-type="section"> <title>Level of Evidence</title> <p>N/A <italic>Laryngoscope</italic> 124:2275–2280, 2014</p> </sec> </abstract>