Simulation-Based Mastery Learning with Deliberate Practice Improves Clinical Performance in Spinal Anesthesia

Introduction. Properly performing a subarachnoid block (SAB) is a competency expected of anesthesiology residents. We aimed to determine if adding simulation-based deliberate practice to a base curriculum improved performance of a SAB. Methods. 21 anesthesia residents were enrolled. After baseline a...

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Main Authors: Ankeet D. Udani, Alex Macario, Kiruthiga Nandagopal, Maria A. Tanaka, Pedro P. Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/659160