Key result
The ATOM course significantly improved knowledge and self-efficacy for all surgical residents (P < 0.0001), with no significant difference between those from trauma versus nontrauma centers.
Why the study?
Does the ATOM course improve knowledge and self-efficacy in surgical residents regardless of their prior trauma exposure?
Population
134 surgical residents from three institutions (two trauma centers, n=100; one nontrauma center, n=34)
Comparison
Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) course vs Residents from trauma centers compared with…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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ATOM benefit may differ by prior exposure; leaves open optimal simulation use across training environments.
Observational (n=134)
Yes
Does the ATOM course improve knowledge and self-efficacy in surgical residents regardless of their prior trauma exposure?
p-value: p=<0.0001
The ATOM course provides significant educational benefit in knowledge and self-efficacy for surgical residents regardless of their baseline clinical trauma exposure.
Kaban et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Surgical residency (n=134). Trauma center residency vs. Nontrauma center residency was evaluated on Improvement in knowledge and self-efficacy (p=<0.0001). The ATOM course significantly improved knowledge and self-efficacy for all surgical residents (P < 0.0001), with no significant difference between those from trauma versus nontrauma centers.
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