Simulation as an effective means of preparing trainees for active participation in MDT meetings
Introduction: Cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings are an important component of consultant workload, however previous literature has suggested trainees are not satisfied with their current curriculum in preparing for MDT working. Methods: This educational pilot assessed whether multi-speci...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Future Healthcare Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S251466452400016X |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings are an important component of consultant workload, however previous literature has suggested trainees are not satisfied with their current curriculum in preparing for MDT working. Methods: This educational pilot assessed whether multi-speciality simulated scenarios with pre-defined learning objectives, could prepare specialist registrars for interacting within an MDT. Participants completed pre- and post-questionnaires assessing a number of areas including: current experience of training, confidence presenting patients and whether the course would alter future practice. Results: Trainee confidence increased significantly from a mean of 5 to 7 (mean to nearest whole number, p < 0.01). Trainees rated the session highly for utility and altering their future practice (mean scores of 9 for both respectively, out of 10). Conclusion: Simulation has shown success in other multidisciplinary teaching, however to our knowledge there are no cancer specific training programmes. Our results highlight a potential gap in UK specialist training, and suggest simulation may be beneficial in preparing trainees to present in MDT meetings. |
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| ISSN: | 2514-6645 |