Publications by authors named "Heather A Billinges"
Reg Anesth Pain Med
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a recognized therapy for treating chronic pain, yet pain medicine fellows come with different levels of experience and skills; this study aims to evaluate their surgical performance using a new assessment tool based on the Zwisch scale.*
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- Conducted at Mayo Clinic, the study involved 10 faculty members and 5 fellows, utilizing a set rubric to assess various surgical skills, including technique and access, and gathering feedback through surveys before and after using the assessment tool.*
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- Results showed that both faculty and fellows experienced increased satisfaction and communication regarding skill assessments, indicating that the tool improved the consistency and efficiency of feedback in training for SCS procedures.*
