Abstract
Theatre training workshops (TTWs) were developed at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) to support theatre practitioners and to give them the opportunity to learn, share ideas, reflect and practice clinical skills in an environment away from the demands and pressure of the operating department. This article discusses a pilot evaluation audit showing that these workshops have proven to be popular and successful, and have encouraged theatre staff to review their practice.
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