DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSESSING SKILLS PRACTICES OF GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENTS
Skill assessment, general surgery, medical education, feedback, educational technology.
Introduction: The Medical Residency in General Surgery (PRMCG) aims to train surgeons with advanced technical skills but lacks standardized methods for assessing these skills. The absence of structured feedback can lead to gaps in resident training. This study proposes the development of an application to evaluate the practical skills of general surgery residents, aligned with the PRMCG Competency Matrix, aiming to enhance the teaching and learning process. Objective: To develop an application for assessing the operative skills of general surgery residents, based on the Competency Matrix, enabling objective evaluation and personalized feedback. Methods: The study was divided into four stages: an integrative literature review to identify existing applications; construction of an evaluation instrument; validation of the instrument by five general surgery specialists; and development of the application. Validation considered criteria of relevance, clarity, and comprehensiveness, with adjustments made based on expert suggestions. Conclusion: The developed application represents an innovative tool for the formative assessment of general surgery residents, allowing personalized feedback and identification of strengths and weaknesses. Its implementation can significantly contribute to improving teaching and practice in medical residency, ensuring more solid and efficient training.