TY - JOUR
T1 - Cataract surgical training: Analysis of the results of the European Board of Ophthalmology survey in the Swiss cohort
AU - Yaïci, Rémi
AU - Khamsy, Lilly
AU - Potic, Jelena
AU - Dhubhghaill, Sorcha Ní
AU - Sanogo, Massira
AU - Lefebvre, François
AU - Aclimandos, Wagih
AU - Asoklis, Rimvydas
AU - Atilla, Huban
AU - Creuzot-Garcher, Catherine
AU - Curtin, Denise
AU - Cvenkel, Barbara
AU - Flanagan, Lisa
AU - Kivelä, Tero T.
AU - Maino, Anna
AU - Costa, Rafael Martinez
AU - Filipe, Helena Prior
AU - Stopa, Marcin
AU - Strong, Brendan
AU - Tassignon, Marie José
AU - Ivekovic, Renata
AU - Priglinger, Siegfried
AU - Sturmer, Joerg
AU - Bourcier, Tristan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/12/12
Y1 - 2024/12/12
N2 - Introduction: This study, part of a series, analyses the Swiss cohort from an EBO survey on cataract surgery training in Europe, focusing on Switzerland's unique program. The survey identifies two models: training all residents in surgery, and a “high-volume surgeon” model where only some learn CS post-residency. Methods: This study analyses the survey results of Swiss participants in the EBO examinations (2018–2022) and compared them with the most important cohorts (Germany, France and Spain). Results: Out of 251 respondents, 87 (34.7%) answered the questionnaire. Most (70.1%) had taken the EBO exam between 2021–2022, with the majority of study participants being men (55.2%) with a median age of 34 years and came from 12 different cantons. Two third (68.8%) of respondents had not performed any steps of cataract surgery on patients during their residency. Notably, 22.1% stated that they had carried out 10 or more training sessions on virtual reality simulator, 5.8% on synthetic eyes and 21% on animal eyes. A notable discrepancy was observed between participants with 10 or more training sessions and those without specific training in four key areas: self-assessed confidence and ability to perform cataract surgery (p = 0.006), management of challenging cases (p = 0.027), handling complications like posterior capsular tear (p = 0.031) and in performing corneal sutures (p = 0.023). Discussion: Switzerland fits into the “high-volume surgeon” model group; extensive simulation-based training there significantly boosts self-confidence in performing CS, an effect less noticeable in countries offering hands-on training during residency.
AB - Introduction: This study, part of a series, analyses the Swiss cohort from an EBO survey on cataract surgery training in Europe, focusing on Switzerland's unique program. The survey identifies two models: training all residents in surgery, and a “high-volume surgeon” model where only some learn CS post-residency. Methods: This study analyses the survey results of Swiss participants in the EBO examinations (2018–2022) and compared them with the most important cohorts (Germany, France and Spain). Results: Out of 251 respondents, 87 (34.7%) answered the questionnaire. Most (70.1%) had taken the EBO exam between 2021–2022, with the majority of study participants being men (55.2%) with a median age of 34 years and came from 12 different cantons. Two third (68.8%) of respondents had not performed any steps of cataract surgery on patients during their residency. Notably, 22.1% stated that they had carried out 10 or more training sessions on virtual reality simulator, 5.8% on synthetic eyes and 21% on animal eyes. A notable discrepancy was observed between participants with 10 or more training sessions and those without specific training in four key areas: self-assessed confidence and ability to perform cataract surgery (p = 0.006), management of challenging cases (p = 0.027), handling complications like posterior capsular tear (p = 0.031) and in performing corneal sutures (p = 0.023). Discussion: Switzerland fits into the “high-volume surgeon” model group; extensive simulation-based training there significantly boosts self-confidence in performing CS, an effect less noticeable in countries offering hands-on training during residency.
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U2 - 10.1177/11206721241304052
DO - 10.1177/11206721241304052
M3 - Article
SP - 0 (0)
JO - European journal of ophthalmology
JF - European journal of ophthalmology
SN - 1120-6721
ER -