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

NCT ID: NCT04643314

Last Updated: 2020-11-25

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-08-01

Study Completion Date

2021-07-30

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Laparoscopy

Keywords

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laparoscopic surgical skills self-reflection operative recording laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgical education

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The study will be a parallel, two-groups, assessor-blind, single-center, pilot randomized controlled trial.
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
Due to the nature of the intervention, the participants (resident trainees) cannot be blinded, however the assessors (attending surgeons) who will rate performance will be unaware of group allocation. Any inadvertent unblinding will be reported.

Study Groups

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Guided video-based self-evaluation

In addition to their usual residency training, participants randomized to this group will undergo the following interventions:

The participants will be asked to review their own operating room recordings (of each of the 5 consecutive submitted laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases that the participant acted as the primary operator) and to assess themselves (within 72 hours (3 days) of the procedure) using validated intra-operative assessment tools. The completion of the self-evaluations is to guide and document video-based self-reflection. The duration of self-assessment/reflection session will be up do the participant. Residents in this group will have unlimited access to their recordings through the web-based platform. On the other hand, they will not be able to access the battery of assessment forms after the third day following the procedure.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Guided video-based self-evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

In addition to their usual residency training, participants randomized to this group will undergo the following interventions:

The participants will be asked to review their own operating room recordings (of each of the 5 consecutive submitted laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases that the participant acted as the primary operator) and to assess themselves (within 72 hours (3 days) of the procedure) using validated intra-operative assessment tools. The completion of the self-evaluations is to guide and document video-based self-reflection. The duration of self-assessment/reflection session will be up do the participant. Residents in this group will have unlimited access to their recordings through the web-based platform. On the other hand, they will not be able to access the battery of assessment forms after the third day following the procedure.

Traditional intraoperative teaching

Subjects randomized to this group will undergo their usual residency training.

The recordings of the 5 submitted consecutive laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures performed by the participant as the primary operator will be stored. However participants in this arm of the study will not have access to the uploaded videos until the end of the study.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Guided video-based self-evaluation

In addition to their usual residency training, participants randomized to this group will undergo the following interventions:

The participants will be asked to review their own operating room recordings (of each of the 5 consecutive submitted laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases that the participant acted as the primary operator) and to assess themselves (within 72 hours (3 days) of the procedure) using validated intra-operative assessment tools. The completion of the self-evaluations is to guide and document video-based self-reflection. The duration of self-assessment/reflection session will be up do the participant. Residents in this group will have unlimited access to their recordings through the web-based platform. On the other hand, they will not be able to access the battery of assessment forms after the third day following the procedure.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* All residents involved at the McGill General Surgery Program (total of 35 residents on clinical rotations)

Exclusion Criteria

* None
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Liane S. Feldman

Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of General Surgery at McGill University

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Liane S Feldman, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

McGill University

Locations

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McGill University Health Centre

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Central Contacts

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Liane S Feldman, MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 5149341934

Email: [email protected]

Saba Balvardi, MD

Role: CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Liane S Feldman, MD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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2020-6348

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id