Evaluation of Nigerian Association of Urological Surgeons (NAUS) Endourology workshops.

Abstract

Introduction:  Quarterly  endourology  workshops have been held by NAUS for several years. However, inform ation from participants and hosts on organization, experiences and educational outcomes are lacking. The objective is to obtain feedback from participants in order to determine areas where the Workshops can be strengthened and participants' experiences improved. Methods: Participants attending Quarterly Endourology workshop were asked to complete structured survey questionnaire on last day of the event. Areas evaluated were biodata, course content, tutoring ability of resource persons and issues around venue and organization of the workshop. A retrospective evaluation of the feedbacks received was assessed. Results: There was a total of 75 respondents comprising of 26 consultants, 16 residents, 25 nurses and other stakeholders including technicians and equipment suppliers who attended first and second Workshops held in 2019. Using a 4-point Likert scale, the course content had a mean rating of 3.02 and 3.23 respectively with an overall rating of 3.16.   Tutor assessment was 3.35 and 3.43 (Overall=3.40). Service quality was 3.05 and 3.29 (Overall=3.23). Sixteen (51.6%) vs. 40 (90%) of respondents in first and second Workshops said they had developed a desired skill. There was statistically significant differences among the categories of professionals in their responses to course content, time management, overall  service  delivery  and  quality  (p=0.047  & 0.009). PCNL, ureteroscopic laser Lithotripsy, endoscopy instrumentation, cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, role of urology theatre nurse, management of bladder spasm during TUR, urethroplasty using buccal   mucosa graft, radical prostatectomy and theatre management were among the topics attendees would  like  to  see  included  in  future  workshops. Overall, participant assessment of the workshop was Very Good. Conclusion: Workshops are useful tools for teaching and learning new skills and institutional service development. The results of this survey will help to strengthen and improve future workshops.