HAEMOSTASIS COURSE IMPROVES TRAINEES’ TECHNICAL AND NON TECHNICAL SKILLS

Aims We wanted to identify the benefits of a 1 day haemostasis course in improving trainees’ knowledge and skills in managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).

Methods A 1 day haemostasis course was conducted in December 2021, this included lectures on UGIB management and hands-on training on various haemostasis modalities. The faculty included 15 skilled gastroenterologists. The hands on methods were performed on porcine and other synthetic models. Trainees’ pre-course knowledge and skills were enquired 2 days prior to the course and post course knowledge and skills were enquired 2 days after. These were done using Surveymonkey.

Results A total of 21 delegates attended the course. All 21 completed the pre-course knowledge questionnaire. The post course questionnaire was completed by 16 trainees so far. An interim analysis was performed. Significant improvements were reported post-course (p<0.001), especially in the hands-on and non- technical skills. There was a significant improvement in trainees’ perception regarding the mental and physical demands of the tasks.

Conclusions A structured 1-day haemostasis course helps trainees to improve their knowledge and skills. Significant improvement was noted in their non-technical skills and attitudes and perceptions pertaining to the mental and physical demands of the tasks among endotherapy.

 

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14. April 2022