Research Priorities for Multi-Institutional Collaborative Research in Surgical Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2015
Abstract
Background
Research in surgical education has seen unprecedented growth but originates from single institutions and remains uncoordinated; this study aimed to generate a list of research priorities in surgical educational topics.
Methods
The membership of the Association for Surgical Education was asked to submit up to 5 research questions concerned with multi-institutional collaborative surgical education research and to identify challenges faced by surgical education researchers. A modified Delphi methodology was used to create the research agenda based on these responses.
Results
Surgical educators responded to 3 survey rounds. Categories of submitted questions included teaching methods and curriculum development; assessment and competency; simulation; medical student preparation and selection; impact of work hour restrictions; and faculty development. Participants cited institutional culture and practice variability and lack of institutional review board coordination as common barriers to collaborative research, while identifying extensive planning, frequent communication, and availability of dedicated research coordinators as the most important facilitators.
Conclusions
Using a Delphi methodology, a prioritized agenda for multi-institutional surgical education research was developed that may help advance surgeon education.
Repository Citation
Stefanidis, D.,
Cochran, A.,
Sevdalis, N.,
Mellinger, J.,
Phitayakorn, R.,
Sullivan, M.,
& Barney, L. M.
(2015). Research Priorities for Multi-Institutional Collaborative Research in Surgical Education. The American Journal of Surgery, 209 (1), 52-58.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/surg/635
DOI
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.08.032
