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Learning curves in surgical practice

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Learning curves are often referred to in the context of medical education and training, though their trajectories and natures are a matter of debate. The origins of this concept derive from industry and its relevance to contemporary medicine and surgery remains controversial. We describe the history, derivation, character and possible mechanisms to deal with the implications of learning curves in the current climate of clinical governance and modernizing medical careers.

Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal

DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2007.057190

Authors: A N Hopper, M H Jamison, W G Lewis

Institutions: Nevill Hall Hospital, Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital NHS Trust, University Hospital of Wales

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2119677341

FWCI: 5.621

Cites: 16

Cited by: 470

Related to: 10