This article investigates how simulation-based training can enhance the effectiveness of surgical teams. First, a description of team training within surgical settings is provided. Then, empirical work from a variety of fields is introduced to describe common characteristics of expert teams, with a specific focus on training surgical teams in simulated settings. Finally, methods and suggestions for evaluation of simulation-based team training are discussed.
Keywords: Simulation; Surgical teams; Team training; Teamwork.
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