Teaching and learning about skills in minor surgery

Abstract

• The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a scenario-based approach to learning minor surgery skills. • After learning component technical skills for ellipse excision and wound closure, nurses were provided with an opportunity to integrate these skills with communication skills and contextual factors in a quasi-clinical environment. • Feasibility was assessed using observation of procedures and a group interview with participants, simulated patients and tutors. • The scenario-based approach to teaching and learning about technical and communication skills proved feasible and was valued by participants in this course on minor surgery. • Although all participants expressed anxie..