Gathering Dust—Resistance to Simulator-based Deliberate Practice in Microsurgical Training

Abstract

Background Despite unrestricted access to a simulated microsurgery model, learners have not consistently self-regulated their learning by completing practice. This paper explores the lived experience of learners regarding how practice is perceived and why it is resisted.

Keywords

• microsurgical training
• deliberate practice
• resistance
• barriers
• motivation
• adult learning