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Dadich A, Best S. The mobilisation of professional identity: A scoping and lexical review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298423. [PMID: 38626144 PMCID: PMC11020764 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024] Open
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Interprofessional care obliges different healthcare professions to share decision-making and sometimes, practices. Given established hierarchies, it can be difficult to promote interprofessional care, partly because of the need to reshape professional identities. Despite interest in effective interprofessional care, there is limited research on how professional identity can be mobilised to promote it. A scoping review as well as lexical review of academic publications was conducted to address this void. After searching seven academic databases and screening the identified publications, 22 publications met the inclusion criteria. They collectively reported on 22 interventions, most of which were used in healthcare. The scoping review suggested there is some evidence that professional identities can be mobilised. Yet, of the 22 interventions, only ten explicitly targeted professional identity. The most common intervention was a training or development program, followed by workplace redesign. The need for internal motivation to mobilise professional identity was reported as was the impact of external drivers, like extending the scope of practice. Extending these findings, the lexical review demonstrated that, among the 22 publications, the relationship between professional identity and mobilisation did not feature prominently within the discourse. Furthermore, it seems that geography matters-that is, while all the publications spoke of professional identity, they differed by region on how they did this. Given these findings, concentrated scholarship is needed on the relationship between professional identity and interprofessional care, lest interprofessional care programs have limited, sustained effect. Implications for scholars and practitioners are explicated.
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- Ann Dadich
- School of Business, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Stem JM, Greenberg CC. Coaching your faculty and yourself. Surgery 2024; 175:1247-1249. [PMID: 38246838 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Surgical skills vary drastically among practicing surgeons. This variation in skill has been demonstrated to translate directly into patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of skill development. Despite this, directed efforts to improve surgical skills and performance among practicing surgeons remain limited. The development of surgical coaching programs offers an exciting opportunity for surgeon performance improvement and lifelong development. In this article, we will discuss the promise of surgical coaching programs, some of the challenges met when developing a program, and future avenues and opportunities for growth within the field.
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- Jonathan M Stem
- Department of Surgery, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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Pepe RJ, Diggs L, Foley FW, Moore T, Williams DA, Patel NM. Leadership Coaching in Surgical Residency: Reasons for Referral and Topics Addressed to Improve Nontechnical Skill. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2023; 80:1529-1535. [PMID: 37479647 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Professional coaching has been utilized in the military and private sector with a long track record of optimizing efficiency, improving high-functioning team performance, and creating greater satisfaction among the workforce. Recent studies in physician populations have suggested that coaching may protect healthcare providers from burnout and improve quality of life and resilience. The aims of the current study were to describe our single-institution experience with the introduction of a leadership coaching program among surgical residents and to characterize the nature of the common reasons for referral for coaching. METHODS Upon identification by program faculty that a resident would benefit from coaching, an email was sent from the program director to the coach to establish contact between the coach and resident, with a brief synopsis of the factors that lead to the resident being referred for coaching. The study team obtained deidentified, simplified synopses of the initial email correspondences from program leadership reaching out to residents to refer them to coaching. Common recurring themes were quantified. Later, coaches reviewed their notes kept during coaching sessions and, in a similar fashion, identified topics discussed and skills developed in coaching sessions for each resident. Topics were summarized for each resident, and a deidentified list of residents and the themes reviewed in coaching were provided to the study team, who quantified these topics. Baseline demographic information on the resident cohort, including training level, gender, and number of repeat referrals were summarized to delineate differences in patterns of repeat referral and attrition. RESULTS This study was conducted within the general surgery residency program at a single academic medical center, composed of 43 categorical and 8 preliminary residents. Over a 2.5-year period, 21 residents were referred: 5 chief, 8 senior, 5 midlevel, and 3 junior (1 preliminary) residents. Male residents represented 2/3 and female residents 1/3 of the total number of referrals. There were 3 repeat referrals, 2 male and 1 female. We identified 2 overarching reasons for which residents were referred for coaching: request for structured leadership training and request for communication training. Six themes were identified upon review of referrals for coaching. Among these were the need for improved communication, methods to improve team integration, tools to balance professional and personal responsibilities, and practices to improve confidence and assertiveness. Through the coaching relationship, residents reviewed deficits and received an individualized plan to address newly identified problem areas. Upon initiation of coaching, new themes like anxiety management, emotional intelligence, and cultural acclimatization were identified. During each coaching session, residents participate in exercises designed to build habits of effective listening, communication, and conflict resolution. CONCLUSIONS Coaching in surgical residency provides a structured program for residents to develop skills in planning and orchestrating team operations, listening and communicating effectively, mitigating conflict, and managing professional and personal responsibilities. Follow-up studies will focus on the long-term effects of professional coaching, evaluating survey data from self-assessments and professional evaluations.
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- Russell J Pepe
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- RWJBarnabas Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- RWJBarnabas Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- RWJBarnabas Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey; RWJBarnabas Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Gunn EGM, Yule S, Tambyraja AL. World Journal of Surgery: We Asked the Experts-Performance Enhancement for Surgeons: Is Coaching the Answer? World J Surg 2023; 47:1839-1841. [PMID: 37039846 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-06998-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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- Eilidh G M Gunn
- Department of Vascular Surgery, NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, Scotland, UK.
- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, Scotland, UK
- Department of Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Willemot L, Lee MJ, Mulford J. Introduction to surgical coaching. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:487-492. [PMID: 36707460 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Surgical coaching is a new approach to continuous professional development (CPD). Advocates claim that coaching improves surgical and non-technical skills, leading to enhanced performance and reduced stress and burnout. Widespread acceptance of coaching in the surgical community is limited due to a paucity of evidence, surgery-specific obstacles and lack of resources. This narrative review introduces what 'surgical coaching' is and describes its origins. Coaching techniques are based on live or video observation of procedures, followed by collaborative analysis, reflection and goal planning in a non-competitive setting aided by an expert, peer or lay coach. Technical skills improvements have been reported using coaching techniques, yet long-term influence on non-technical competencies, overall performance and surgeon wellbeing are largely hypothetical. There are clear potential benefits in the application of surgical coaching to daily surgical practice. However, significant knowledge gaps remain. Dedicated research into the short-term applicability and the long-term effects of surgical coaching are required.
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- Laurent Willemot
- Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- College of Health & Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- College of Health & Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- College of Health & Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Mitzman B, Smith BK, Varghese TK. Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Thorac Surg Clin 2023; 33:25-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Surgeon Coaching: An Important Tool in the Armamentarium Against Burnout? Ann Surg 2023; 277:196-197. [PMID: 36066200 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Rivard SJ, Varlamos C, Hibbard CE, Duby A, Callow MJ, Dimick JB, Byrn JC, Byrnes ME. A national qualitative study of surgical coaching: Opportunities and barriers for colorectal surgeons. Surgery 2022; 172:546-551. [PMID: 35489979 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical coaching interventions have been recommended as a method of technological skills improvement for individual surgeons and lifelong occupational learning. Patient outcomes for laparoscopic colectomy vary significantly based on surgeon experience and case volume. As surgical coaching is an emerging area, little is known about how surgeons view coaching interventions. METHODS Semistructured interviews with 68 colorectal surgeons from across the country who were e-mail recruited from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons focused on exploring the attitudes surrounding surgical coaching programs among colorectal surgeons. Interviews were performed via telephone, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim with redaction of identifying information. Interviews were analyzed by iterative steps informed by thematic analysis. RESULTS Surgeons reported the desire to participate in coaching programs to improve patient outcomes through technical skill advancement, to keep pace with surgical innovation, and to fulfill a desire for lifelong learning. However, surgeons varied in their beliefs over who should be coached, who should coach, the format of coaching, and the topics addressed in coaching. Obstacles identified included time, financial and medicolegal concerns, balance with resident education, and vulnerability. CONCLUSION Widespread enthusiasm for surgical coaching programs exists among colorectal surgeons. However, there is variability in what surgeons believe an ideal surgical coaching program would look like. Therefore, in alignment with adult learning theory, we recommend the creation of several different models of surgical coaching to allow each surgeon to benefit from this advancement in continuous professional development.
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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My Brother's/Sister's Keeper: Collective responsibility for the professional identity of surgeons. Am J Surg 2022; 224:282-283. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Rivard SJ, Vitous CA, De Roo AC, Bamdad MC, Jafri SM, Byrnes ME, Suwanabol PA. “The captain of the ship.” a qualitative Investigation of surgeon identity formation. Am J Surg 2022; 224:284-291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Encouraging the scale-up of proven interventions: Infrastructure development for the "Evidence-to-Implementation" award. J Clin Transl Sci 2021; 5:e160. [PMID: 34527299 PMCID: PMC8427544 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2021.828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background/Objective Although most research universities offer investigators help in obtaining patents for inventions, investigators generally have few resources for scaling up non-patentable innovations, such as health behavior change interventions. In 2017, the dissemination and implementation (D & I) team at the University of Wisconsin's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) created the Evidence-to-Implementation (E2I) award to encourage the scale-up of proven, non-patentable health interventions. The award was intended to give investigators financial support and business expertise to prepare evidence-based interventions for scale-up. Methods The D & I team adapted a set of criteria named Critical Factors Assessment, which has proven effective in predicting the success of entrepreneurial ventures outside the health care environment, to use as review criteria for the program. In March 2018 and February 2020, multidisciplinary panels assessed proposals using a review process loosely based on the one used by the NIH for grant proposals, replacing the traditional NIH scoring criteria with the eight predictive factors included in Critical Factors Assessment. Results two applications in 2018 and three applications in 2020 earned awards. Funding has ended for the first two awardees, and both innovations have advanced successfully. Conclusion Late-stage translation, though often overlooked by the academic community, is essential to maximizing the overall impact of the science generated by CTSAs. The Evidence-to-implementation award provides a working model for supporting late-stage translation within a CTSA environment.
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Mellinger JD, Feldman L, Pryor AD. Commentary on 'Crowd-sourced Assessment of Surgical Skill Proficiency in Cataract Surgery'. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:1089-1090. [PMID: 33766542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Helping the Surgeon Recover: Peer-to-Peer Coaching after Bile Duct Injury. J Am Coll Surg 2021; 233:213-222.e1. [PMID: 34111530 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bile duct injury sustained during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and can be a devastating complication for a general surgeon. We introduce a novel, individualized surgical coaching program for surgeons who recently injured a bile duct in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We aim to explore the perception of coaching among these surgeons and to assess surgeons' experiences in the coaching program. STUDY DESIGN Six general surgeons who injured a bile duct at an emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy participated in a 1-on-1 coaching session with a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon. The session focused on debriefing the index case with video feedback, and discussion of strategies for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The pilot program ran from March to November 2020. Exit interviews were then conducted. Themes covering perception of surgical training, perception of complications, and experience in the coaching program were explored. RESULTS Surgeons were generally accepting of the coaching program, especially when the goals aligned with their self-identified areas of development. One-on-1 sessions with a local expert in the area, and the use of video feedback created a unique and interactive coaching opportunity. Peer coaching was identified as a valuable resource in helping surgeons regain confidence and maintain well-being after a bile duct injury. Maintaining a collegial, nonjudgmental relationship is critical in establishing positive coaching experiences. CONCLUSIONS An individualized surgical coaching program creates a unique opportunity for professional development and may help promote safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Foley K, Granchi N, Reid J, Leopardi L, Maddern G. Peer Coaching as a Form of Performance Improvement: What Surgeons Really Think. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:525-532. [PMID: 32839147 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Coaching has been proposed as a potential form of continuing professional development (CPD) for surgeons. Our study aimed to elicit qualified surgeons' perceptions of peer coaching as a form of CPD and to determine the effect of demographic factors on surgeons' views. METHODS A cross-sectional paper survey was conducted across 2 South Australian metropolitan hospitals from November 2018 to January 2019. This comprised 5 demographic questions and 6 Likert items eliciting views on peer-based coaching and was distributed at departmental unit meetings to surgical consultants and fellows. Participation was voluntary and a definition of "peer-based coaching" was provided. RESULTS Hundred and eighteen surgeons of a possible 125 (94.4% response rate) from 8 surgical specialties completed the survey with 45.4% (n = 54) having received coaching since obtaining their fellowship. The majority of participants (72.9%, n = 86) reported consultant surgeons would benefit from peer coaching and that one-on-one coaching in an individual setting would be a useful CPD activity (73.7%, n = 87). Just over half the participants (53.4%, n = 63) felt that coaching by a nonsurgeon such as a psychologist would benefit their nonoperative skills. Many participants (61.8%, n = 73) felt more inclined to participate if CPD points were awarded. Despite the support in favor of coaching, a significant percentage of participants (45.8%, n = 54) wanted further evidence of its efficacy. CONCLUSIONS There is support amongst surgeons for peer coaching and its inclusion as a form of CPD, however, many require more evidence of its benefits, thus highlighting the need for ongoing research studies, consultation and pilot coaching programs.
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- Katarina Foley
- Department of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia.
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Rigamonti D, Rigamonti KH. Achieving and Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Requires Unwavering Institutional and Individual Commitments. Cureus 2021; 13:e13192. [PMID: 33575159 PMCID: PMC7870115 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In 2000, "To Err Is Human" brought to light the fact that the estimated number of people dying from medical errors occurring in hospitals exceeded those that die from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), breast cancer, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - three causes receiving far more public attention. The report prompted the gradual adoption of safety processes developed in the nuclear and aviation industries. However, sophisticated engineering solutions to operations are not enough. High and low mortality hospitals have similar processes and procedures, but low-mortality hospitals are more proficient at recognizing and managing serious complications as they unfold. This ability to rescue a deteriorating situation (resilience) reflects a healthier safety culture. Organizations move within the safety space in the direction of either more or less resilience depending on the fluctuation of their safety culture. Improving resilience requires transforming learned safety practices into a "habit" in conjunction with accepting accountability. Personal accountability means commitment to safe practices along with effective and transparent reporting of near misses/close calls and adverse events (AEs). Institutional accountability means putting safety first by ensuring the availability of appropriate resources, role leadership modeling, and effective management of sentinel events (SEs) to reduce harm occurrence and re-occurrence. This requires a more robust root cause analysis (RCA) process to guarantee that action plans produce strong and effective corrective measures. Synergistic coaching interventions include instilling the awareness that failure can and will happen, mapping team talents, and assessing gaps. These interventions will optimize group expertise, reaffirming the concept of institutional and personal accountability. The unending performance of drills will sustain the group resilience under both expected and unexpected conditions. Given the strong correlation between practice environment and outcomes, sustained improvement of the safety climate will produce more robust safety behaviors and ultimately better outcomes.
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- Daniele Rigamonti
- Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation, Baltimore, USA
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- Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation, Baltimore, USA
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Kreutzer L, Hu YY, Stulberg J, Greenberg CC, Bilimoria KY, Johnson JK. Formative Evaluation of a Peer Video-Based Coaching Initiative. J Surg Res 2020; 257:169-177. [PMID: 32835950 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few opportunities exist for surgeons to receive technical skills feedback after training. Surgeons at hospitals within the Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative were invited to participate in a peer-to-peer video-based coaching initiative focused on improving technical skills in laparoscopic right colectomy. We present a formative qualitative evaluation of a video-based coaching initiative. METHODS Concurrent with the implementation of our video-based coaching initiative, we conducted two focus groups and 15 individual semistructured interviews with participants; all interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. A subset of surgeons participated in a group video-review session, which was observed by qualitative researchers. Transcripts and notes were analyzed using an organizational behavior framework adapted from executive coaching. RESULTS Participation in the initiative was primarily motivated by the opportunity to learn from others and improve skills. Surgeons highlighted the value of self-video and peer-video assessment not only to learn new techniques but also for self-reflection and benchmarking. Barriers to participation included logistics (e.g. using the laparoscopic recording devices, coordinating schedules for peer coaching), time commitment, and a surgical culture that assumes the intent of coaching is to address deficiencies. CONCLUSIONS Video-based peer-coaching provides a platform for surgeons to reflect, benchmark against peers, and receive personalized feedback; however, more work is needed to increase participation and sustain involvement over time. There is an opportunity to decrease logistical barriers and increase acceptability of coaching by integrating video-based coaching into existing surgical conferences and established continuous professional development efforts.
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- Lindsey Kreutzer
- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, Illinois
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC), Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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