Abstract:
Adequate cardiothoracic surgical training is essential for provision of quality care to patients. In recent years, simulation-based training has been advocated as an adjunct to traditional surgical training. Advances in simulation technology has resulted in many low- and highif delity simulators being employed in cardiothoracic surgical training. Such models allow trainees to practice an array of realistic full-length procedures in a safe and controlled environment, with the window to make mistakes and consider them learning points. There is signifi cant evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of cardiothoracic surgery simulation in improving surgical skills and operating room performances in addition to building confi dence among trainees. However, owing to the high fi nancial cost of arranging it, simulation-based training is not widespread in low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan. More work is warranted on the cost effectiveness of implementing simulation-based learning, which, in turn, would increase the uptake of simulation to enhance cardiothoracic surgical training in Pakistan.
Keywords:
Simulation Training
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Patient simulation
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Surgery
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Highfi delity simulation training