Erschienen in:
01.12.2014 | Cover Editorial
The role of simulation in neurosurgery
verfasst von:
Giselle Coelho, Nelci Zanon, Benjamin Warf
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 12/2014
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It is increasingly apparent that the standards for surgical training are shifting from time-based to criterion-based parameters that emphasize obtaining and maintaining competencies [
24]. The formation of a surgeon demands significant dedication and effort, in addition to time [
54]. Current, well-established methods of surgical training are being challenged as the environment becomes increasingly competitive and litigious with greater scrutiny of patient outcomes [
14,
17,
40,
44,
50]. In order to increase patient safety and improve treatment outcomes, several strategies such as problem-based learning and objective structured clinical examinations have promoted the development of new curricula in surgical education [
13,
15,
35,
51,
52]. …