Implementation of Video-Based Coaching in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training.

Abstract

» Video-based coaching (VBC) is an educational technique that integrates real-time recordings of resident-performed procedures that are later analyzed by an expert coach, providing an opportunity for objective feedback. » Head-mounted point-of-view cameras provide a clear visual recording of the surgical field from the surgeon's perspective. Pilot studies using primarily head-mounted cameras showed that the VBC approach demonstrates a potential improvement in residents' technical skills. » VBC can promote the development of nontechnical skills, such as cognitive awareness and critical thinking. This may enhance residents' self-confidence, influencing their ability to perform the same procedures in the future. » This scoping review performs a comprehensive evaluation of existing literature on VBC within surgical education to determine its importance, effectiveness, and application to orthopaedic surgery residency training. » While traditional intraoperative exposure remains a critical component of orthopaedic resident training, VBC offers a promising and valuable supplementary educational resource.