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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
This study employed a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of virtual-reality (VR) simulators and physical model simulators on colonoscopy training to explore the optimal and evidence-based simulation training.
DESIGN
Forty participants were divided into 2 groups and randomized as dyads: the VR simulator group and the physical model simulator group. All the participants performed a baseline test through porcine colonoscopy. After a 6 h simulation training, each participant underwent a post-test on a pig after bowel preparation, and the procedures were video-recorded. Both the baseline test and the post-test were blindly assessed by 2 experienced assistant director physicians based on the GAGES-C scoring system.
SETTING
Simulation center, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai.
PARTICIPANTS
Forty surgical residents without colonoscopy experience.
RESULTS
Both the VR simulator group and the physical model simulator group improved significantly over the baseline test. The VR simulator group performed significantly better than the physical model simulator group, p=0.042. The participants in both groups expressed a high level of simulator satisfaction.
CONCLUSIONS
Novice residents can benefit from both VR simulators and physical model simulators. The VR simulator was shown to be more effective for colonoscopy training. VR simulators were more recommended for novices conducting basic colonoscopy training.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Surgical Education (JSE) is dedicated to advancing the field of surgical education through original research. The journal publishes research articles in all surgical disciplines on topics relative to the education of surgical students, residents, and fellows, as well as practicing surgeons. Our readers look to JSE for timely, innovative research findings from the international surgical education community. As the official journal of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS), JSE publishes the proceedings of the annual APDS meeting held during Surgery Education Week.