Can google glass be used as a training and assement tool?
Authors: S. Bola, G. Brighton, R. Shukla, J. Powles
Journal: International Journal of Surgery (2015)

s / International Journal of Surgery 23 (2015) S15eS134 S103 Conclusion: Urology is the least popular surgical career to pursue. Increased exposure to urology for undergraduates and dedicated workshops are needed to address these challenges. 0707: CAN GOOGLE GLASS BE USED AS A TRAINING AND ASSEMENT TOOL? S. Bola , G. Brighton , R. Shukla , J. Powles . 1 Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, UK; 2 South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK Aim: Limitations to working hours causes concerns for surgical training. Our pilot survey from 30 surgical trainees demonstrated problems regarding operating time and the quality of intra-operative feedback. We believed there was a requirement for a better training tool. Methods: Google Glass for training and research was approved by the Trust Ethics Board and tailored consent forms were created. A small database of ENT and Orthopaedic surgical recordings were stored to a secure educational drive and a second set of recordings were done whilst a trainee operated and the trainer sat in the adjacent room, watching the procedure on a visual handpiece. Results: In a second survey of the pilot group, 100% stated they would like access to the operative database, in particular of the lesser performed surgeries and 87% would welcome Google Glass as a surgical training tool. Feedback from trainers described increased confidence in leaving the trainee to operate. Conclusion: There is clear role of Google Glass in surgery, it can be used to provide a database of teaching surgeries, a tool for assessment and reflection and evidence for Annual Review of Competence and Interviews. The interactive element provides reassurance to both trainer and trainee. 0709: THE MERTHYR COACHING TOOL FOR LAPAROSCOPIC COLORECTAL SURGERY (LCS) M. Rees, P. Shah, P. Haray. Prince Charles Hospital, UK Aim: LCS is being offered increasingly offered to patients within the UK. Although national training programmes are being developed in some areas, many surgeons continue to be trained thorough alternative mechanisms. We present a coaching tool developed within an established laparoscopic colorectal unit that has been used effectively to provide targeted training in LCS. Methods: To support training in our unit a simple assessment tool was developed and used effectively to coach trainees since 2011. Factors used to in assessment include case selection, access/exposure, port positioning, small bowel stacking, retraction, identification/protection of vital structures, safe vascular pedicle dissection and bowel mobilisation, and team working behaviour. We present our initial experience from the use of this tool. Results: This tool has been used initially in self-assessment by the two authorsover225cases. Subsequently, it has beenusedwith8 traineesofvarying levels of experience and 11 consultant colorectal surgeons over a total of 66 cases to assess the performance as well as provide targeted feedback. Conclusion: The tool has been shown to be a useful adjunct to the teaching and development of LCS within our centre. Further validation and ongoing assessment is required to promote its continued uptake. 0717: MAINTENANCE IV FLUID PRESCRIBING REFLECTS POOR JUNIOR DOCTOR KNOWLEDGE OF IV FLUIDS AND NEW NICE GUIDELINES FOR IV FLUID PRESCRIBING: IMPROVING IV FLUID PRESCRIBING IS DIFFICULT J. Bacarese-Hamilton, A. Masding, P. Thomson. University College Hospital,