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This article presents a pilot study comparing expert coaching with peer coaching in simulation training for vaginal hysterectomy. The purpose of the study was to determine if there are differences in coaching outcomes between the two methods. Third and fourth year OB/GYN residents from two institutions were randomly assigned to either the expert or peer coaching group. Participants were trained to complete a vaginal hysterectomy on a task trainer model by either an expert or a peer, and their performance was assessed using procedure specific checklist (PSC) and global rating scale (GRS) tools. The time taken to complete the task was also recorded. <br /><br />The results of the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the mean GRS and PSC scores between the peer coaching and expert coaching groups. Similarly, the mean time taken to complete the task was not significantly different between the two groups. <br /><br />Based on these findings, the authors suggest that a trained resident surgical coach may be as effective as a faculty instructor in teaching vaginal hysterectomy using a task trainer. The study highlights the potential benefits of peer coaching, especially in programs that face limitations in faculty availability. <br /><br />Further research is needed to explore the equivalence of coaching methods in terms of GRS and PSC measures, as well as differences in the time required to complete the task. This study sets the foundation for future studies in this area.

Keywords

pilot study

expert coaching

peer coaching

simulation training

vaginal hysterectomy

coaching outcomes

OB/GYN residents

task trainer model

procedure specific checklist

global rating scale