Realistic distractions and interruptions that impair simulated surgical performance by novice surgeons.

Robin L. Feuerbacher; Kenneth H. Funk; Donn H. Spight; Brian S. Diggs; John G. Hunter

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Realistic distractions and interruptions that impair simulated surgical performance by novice surgeons.

July 25, 2012

Feuerbacher RL, Funk KH, Spight DH, et al. Arch Surg. 2012;147(11):1026-1030.

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In this study involving surgical residents, the introduction of realistic interruptions and distractions into simulated surgical scenarios resulted in a significantly higher incidence of technical errors during the procedures.

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