2012
The Effect of Positive and Negative Verbal Feedback on Surgical Skills Performance and Motivation
Kannappan A, Yip DT, Lodhia NA, Morton J, Lau JN. The Effect of Positive and Negative Verbal Feedback on Surgical Skills Performance and Motivation. Journal Of Surgical Education 2012, 69: 798-801. PMID: 23111049, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2012.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceFeedbackFemaleGeneral SurgeryHumansKnowledge of Results, PsychologicalMaleMotivationYoung AdultConceptsNegative verbal feedbackVerbal feedbackTransfer taskPeg transfer taskSkill performanceSurgical skills performanceNumber of errorsTask timeEffect of feedbackDelivery of feedbackLearner motivationNegative feedbackInterpersonal dynamicsLaparoscopic Surgery (FLS) box trainerPositive feedbackMotivationTaskNF groupPerformance preStudentsFirst-year medical studentsGreater improvementFurther researchFeedbackMedical students
2010
The Role of Surgical Champions in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program – A National Survey
Raval M, Bentrem D, Eskandari M, Ingraham A, Hall B, Randolph B, Ko C, Morton J. The Role of Surgical Champions in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program – A National Survey. Journal Of Surgical Research 2010, 166: e15-e25. PMID: 21176914, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.10.036.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic Resection
Joseph B, Morton J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Rubinfeld I, Faraj C, Velanovich V. Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic Resection. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2009, 208: 520-527. PMID: 19476785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.01.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital volumePancreatic resectionGeneral surgery residencyStrong clinical supportClinical resourcesClinical supportOperative mortalityMortality ratePractice scoresLow perioperative mortality rateGastroenterology fellowshipMultiple logistic regression analysisComplex gastrointestinal proceduresInpatient mortality dataPerioperative mortality rateHigh-volume hospitalsLow-volume hospitalsNational Inpatient SampleHigh-volume institutionsLow-volume surgeonsInterventional radiology serviceSurgery residencyFrequency of hospitalLogistic regression analysisPerioperative deaths
2006
Attitude of Prospective Surgical Residents Regarding Surgery for Morbid Obesity
Schuster R, Morton JM, Liu GY, Alami RS, Curet MJ. Attitude of Prospective Surgical Residents Regarding Surgery for Morbid Obesity. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1464-1468. PMID: 17132412, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778869915.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryMorbid obesitySurgical training programsObese family membersBariatric surgery patientsNon-compliant patientsDemographic informationFamily membersSurgery patientsMore complicationsSurgical residency programsDemanding surgeryBasic demographic informationObesitySurgeryTraining programSurgical residency applicantsSurgical residentsVoluntary questionnairePatientsSurgical traineesResidency programsMedical school curriculumTrainees' attitudesQuestionnaire
2005
Analysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative cholecystectomy registry
Velanovich V, Morton J, McDonald M, Orlando R, Maupin G, Traverso L. Analysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative cholecystectomy registry. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 20: 43-50. PMID: 16333539, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0378-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMost patientsSAGES Outcomes InitiativeBile duct injuryInitiative databaseIntraoperative gallbladder perforationBackgroundIn 1999Biliary colicDuct injuryMost complicationsPostoperative eventsElective surgeryLaparoscopic cholecystectomyGallbladder perforationGeneral anesthesiaIntraoperative cholangiogramAdverse outcomesSAGES membersOutcomes InitiativeBiliary imagingOperating surgeonPatientsGallbladder casesAmerican GastrointestinalNormal activityEndoscopic SurgeonsAnalysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia database
Velanovich V, Shadduck P, Khaitan L, Morton J, Maupin G, Traverso L. Analysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia database. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 20: 191-198. PMID: 16341567, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0436-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSAGES Outcomes InitiativeHernia DatabaseVoluntary registryOutcomes InitiativeClass IASA class IFirst postoperative visitAmerican Gastrointestinal Endoscopic SurgeonsBackgroundIn 1999Unilateral herniaPostoperative eventsMost patientsPostoperative dataPostoperative visitNarcotic useOpen repairRandomized trialsGeneral anesthesiaHernia casesAnesthetic techniqueEndoscopic repairSymptomatic herniaHernia RegistryMandatory registrySignificant bruising
2004
What do surgery residents do on their call nights?
Morton JM, Baker CC, Farrell TM, Yohe ME, Kimple RJ, Herman DC, Udekwu P, Galanko JA, Behrns KE, Meyer AA. What do surgery residents do on their call nights? The American Journal Of Surgery 2004, 188: 225-229. PMID: 15450824, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.06.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient evaluationDaily livingDirect patient contactUniversity Medical CenterTime-motion studySurgical resident educationMedical CenterPatient contactWork-hour restrictionsAffiliate hospitalsPatient careTotal minutesSleep accountsNight dutySurgery residentsCall nightsResident levelHour restrictionsSignificant differencesHospitalResident educationCall experienceMinutesResidentsActivity