Trainee improvement in confidence after attending the Medical Thoracoscopy and IPC insertion
| Confidence levels in: | Number of trainees | Mean Improvement (SD) | % Improvement | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing the indications for thoracoscopy | Pre=11, Post=11 | 1.27(0.65) | 31.82 | 0.004 |
| Knowing the contra-indications for thoracoscopy | Pre=11, Post=11 | 1.36(0.67) | 34.09 | 0.004 |
| Consenting the patient and quoting accurate complication rates | Pre=11, Post=11 | 1.36(0.5) | 34.09 | 0.002 |
| Being aware of the complications of thoracoscopy | Pre=10, Post=11 | 1.3(0.67) | 32.50 | 0.006 |
| Knowing the limits of safe conscious sedation and the complications | Pre=11, Post=11 | 1.54(0.93) | 38.64 | 0.004 |
| Technical ability in handling the thoracoscopy equipment | Pre=11, Post=11 | 2.54(0.82) | 63.64 | 0.004 |
| Knowing the indications for IPC insertion | Pre=10, Post=11 | 2.1(1.1) | 52.50 | 0.007 |
| Technical ability in performing an IPC insertion | Pre=11, Post=11 | 2.45(1.69) | 61.36 | 0.007 |