Training Left-Handed Dermatologists: A Systematic Review Identifying Challenges and Proposing Guidelines for Optimizing Procedural Education.

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Dermatologic Surgery Pub Date : 2025-05-20 DOI:10.1097/DSS.0000000000004694

Yasir Al-Dojaily, Amor Khachemoune

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Abstract

Background: Left-handedness poses unique challenges in surgical education. It is unknown if this impairs training in dermatology.

Objective: To identify the unique challenges and potential solutions of training left-handed dermatology residents.

Materials and methods: A systematic review performed using 2 databases to evaluate the current knowledge on handedness-specific training across all medical specialties.

Results: Sixty-one articles were included, including one article specific to dermatology. Common pitfalls relevant to dermatologic training included lack of left-handed instruments, limited mentorship, need for technical modifications, and negative perceptions of left-handed trainees. These challenges may be overcome by optimal instrumentation, handedness-specific teaching, simulation training, team communication, and operative positioning.

Conclusion: The authors propose 7 evidence-based recommendations to promote surgical education for left-handed dermatologists. Future quality-improvement studies are needed to assess the value of handedness-based training initiatives in dermatology.

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训练左撇子皮肤科医生：系统回顾识别挑战和提出优化程序教育的指导方针。

背景：左撇子在外科教育中提出了独特的挑战。目前尚不清楚这是否会影响皮肤科的培训。目的：探讨皮肤科左手住院医师培训面临的独特挑战和解决方案。材料和方法：使用2个数据库进行系统评价，以评估目前所有医学专业对残障人士专项培训的了解。结果：纳入文献61篇，其中1篇为皮肤病学专题。与皮肤科培训相关的常见缺陷包括缺乏左手器械，有限的指导，需要技术修改，以及对左手学员的负面看法。这些挑战可以通过优化仪器、针对手性的教学、模拟训练、团队沟通和操作定位来克服。结论：作者提出7条循证建议，以促进皮肤科医师左撇子的外科教育。未来的质量改进研究需要评估皮肤病学中以手性为基础的培训计划的价值。

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Dermatologic Surgery 医学-皮肤病学

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

16.70%

发文量

547

期刊介绍： Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including: -Ambulatory phlebectomy- Blepharoplasty- Body contouring- Chemical peels- Cryosurgery- Curettage and desiccation- Dermabrasion- Excision and closure- Flap Surgery- Grafting- Hair restoration surgery- Injectable neuromodulators- Laser surgery- Liposuction- Microdermabrasion- Microlipoinjection- Micropigmentation- Mohs micrographic surgery- Nail surgery- Phlebology- Sclerotherapy- Skin cancer surgery- Skin resurfacing- Soft-tissue fillers. Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.