Impact of Surgical Residency Integration on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Outcomes: A Retrospective Analysis

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI:10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.06.009

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Abstract

BACKGROUND

In the context of surgical education reform, the integration of residency programs represents a significant milestone. Concerns about potential disruptions to patient care metrics amid these changes necessitate empirical investigation.

METHODS

This study assessed the impact of integrating surgical residency programs on patient outcomes within Trauma and Acute Care Surgery services. Pre- and postintegration data were meticulously analyzed to evaluate key metrics, including length of hospital stay, recovery rates, and complication rates.

RESULTS

Contrary to initial concerns, the introduction of residency programs did not yield significant alterations in patient care metrics. Analysis revealed consistent outcomes pre- and post-integration, indicating the resilience of patient care amidst educational reforms. Despite the introduction of a high-stakes training environment, patient outcomes remained stable.

CONCLUSION

The study highlights the compatibility of educational advancements with the preservation of optimal patient care standards in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery services. Demonstrating the stability of patient care metrics in the face of educational reforms offers valuable insights for healthcare institutions considering similar initiatives. Overall, these findings contribute to the discourse on the value of surgical residency programs, reinforcing the importance of maintaining high-quality patient care standards while advancing surgical education.

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外科住院医师培训一体化对创伤和急症护理手术结果的影响：回顾性分析。

背景：在外科教育改革的背景下，住院医师培训项目的整合是一个重要的里程碑。人们担心这些变化可能会扰乱患者护理指标，因此有必要进行实证调查：本研究评估了整合外科住院医师培训项目对创伤外科和急诊外科患者治疗效果的影响。对整合前后的数据进行了细致分析，以评估住院时间、康复率和并发症发生率等关键指标：结果：与最初的担忧相反，住院医师培训计划的引入并未对患者护理指标产生重大影响。分析表明，整合前后的结果一致，这表明在教育改革中病人护理仍能保持稳定。尽管引入了高风险的培训环境，但患者的治疗效果保持稳定：这项研究强调了在创伤和急症护理外科服务中，教育进步与保持最佳患者护理标准之间的兼容性。面对教育改革，病人护理指标保持稳定，这为考虑采取类似措施的医疗机构提供了宝贵的启示。总之，这些研究结果有助于讨论外科住院医师培训项目的价值，加强了在推进外科教育的同时保持高质量患者护理标准的重要性。

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来源期刊

Journal of Surgical Education EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES-SURGERY

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

10.30%

发文量

261

审稿时长

48 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Surgical Education (JSE) is dedicated to advancing the field of surgical education through original research. The journal publishes research articles in all surgical disciplines on topics relative to the education of surgical students, residents, and fellows, as well as practicing surgeons. Our readers look to JSE for timely, innovative research findings from the international surgical education community. As the official journal of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS), JSE publishes the proceedings of the annual APDS meeting held during Surgery Education Week.