American journal of surgery
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Review Historical Article
The combat experience of military surgical assets in Iraq and Afghanistan: a historical review.
The Forward Surgical Team and Combat Support Hospital have been used extensively only during the past decade in Iraq and Afghanistan. The scope of their operational experience and historical development remain to be described. ⋯ As more research comes to light, a better appreciation for the future of American military medicine and surgery will develop.
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Teaching practical skills is a core component of undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education. It is crucial to optimize our current learning and teaching models, particularly in a climate of decreased clinical exposure. This review explores the role of educational theory in promoting effective learning in practical skills teaching. ⋯ It is hoped that new approaches to practical skills teaching are designed in light of our understanding of educational theory.
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Multicenter Study
Surgeons' leadership in the operating room: an observational study.
There is widespread recognition in high-risk organizations that leadership is essential for efficient and safe team performance. However, there is limited empiric evidence identifying specific leadership skills and associated behaviors enacted by surgeons during surgery. ⋯ This study is the first step in developing an empirically derived taxonomy to identify and classify surgeons' intraoperative leadership behaviors.