Laminated worksheets as a learning resource for students in ENT theatre
Rollin M, Vithlani R, Brewer CF, Pieper N

Experience in theatre impacts on medical students’ career decisions[1,2]. Perceived educational value of theatre experience can be low[3], with inter-team variability, poor visibility and unclear learning objectives among the factors reported as hindering learning[4,5], whereas increased interaction and involvement enhanced reported quality of teaching and overall satisfaction[6]. Published literature contains relatively few methods for improving student experience.
This investigation introduced procedure-specific laminated worksheets, with sections relating to anatomy, physiology, pathology, surgical steps, key moments, key instruments, potential complications and considerations for recovery. Additionally, each sheet listed three questions for students to consider, research online and discuss with the surgical team after the procedure. 
Student experience was assessed with Likert-scale questionnaires and free text. 87% agreed that the worksheets facilitated learning, 79.2% that the content was useful, and 83% that the sheets enabled them to meet learning objectives. Performance at end-of-year examinations could sadly not be assessed.