A Generalizable Multimodal Scrub Training Curriculum in Surgical Sterile Technique

Tiffany N Anderson; Brittany N Hasty; Ingrid S Schmiederer; Sarah E Miller; Robert Shi; Lauren R Aalami; Elizabeth M Huffman; Jennifer N Choi; James N Lau

doi:10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11077

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A Generalizable Multimodal Scrub Training Curriculum in Surgical Sterile Technique

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A Generalizable Multimodal Scrub Training Curriculum in Surgical Sterile Technique

Tiffany N Anderson, Brittany N Hasty, Ingrid S Schmiederer, Sarah E Miller, Robert Shi, Lauren R Aalami, Elizabeth M Huffman, Jennifer N Choi and James N Lau

MedEdPORTAL, Vol.17, p.11077

02/01/2021

DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11077

PMID: 33553617

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Abstract

Recent endeavors from governing bodies such as the AAMC have formally recognized the importance of aseptic technique. AAMC guidelines include activities that all graduating physicians should be able to perform with minimum indirect supervision and were developed to recognize these needs. For example, the skills necessary for aseptic technique include daily safety habits and general physician procedures. We developed a scrub training curriculum and evaluated the program through a quasi-experimental study with a pre- and posttest design. Questions were developed to examine students' perceived knowledge and skills as related to the objectives of the course and to their anxieties, concerns, and future training needs. Between February 2020 and March 2020, 44 students completed the curriculum. Students indicated that self-efficacy significantly increased in all aspects of the curricular goals following curriculum completion. Students identified understanding OR etiquette as the most anxiety-provoking element associated with scrub training. They felt that more time could be spent elucidating this etiquette. On the other hand, tasks such as surgical hand hygiene were the least anxiety-inducing. We share this multimodal scrub training curriculum, mapped to the AAMC's guidelines, to reduce variability in teaching strategies and skills acquisition through a standardized curriculum. Also, we effectively imparted these skills and instilled a sense of confidence in learners as they worked to provide their best in patient care and safety.

Scrub Training

Operating Room Etiquette

In Situ Simulation

Aseptic Technique

Sterile Technique

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Title: Subtitle: A Generalizable Multimodal Scrub Training Curriculum in Surgical Sterile Technique
Creators: Tiffany N Anderson - Stanford University
Brittany N Hasty - Stanford University
Ingrid S Schmiederer - Stanford University
Sarah E Miller - Stanford University
Robert Shi - Stanford University
Lauren R Aalami - Stanford University
Elizabeth M Huffman - Indiana University School of Medicine
Jennifer N Choi - Indiana University School of Medicine
James N Lau - Stanford University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: MedEdPORTAL, Vol.17, p.11077
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11077
PMID: 33553617
ISSN: 2374-8265
eISSN: 2374-8265
Language: English
Date published: 02/01/2021
Academic Unit: Surgery
Record Identifier: 9985138660602771

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