| The validity of take-home surgical simulators to enhance resident technical skill proficiency. | |
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PMID: 21367370 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether surgical residents who learn minimal-access surgery skills in an unstructured environment (ie, at home), will develop a technical skill set that rivals that of those trained in the more traditional, structured learning environment. METHODS: Seven surgery residents were provided structured learning through didactic and hands-on skills training sessions and consistent supervision throughout training. A second group of 7 residents participated in an unstructured learning curriculum of training without supervision. End points were determined at the end of training using a standardized simulator based on predetermined performance measures. RESULTS: Both groups achieved high task scores, with comparable scores on gesture proficiency, hand movement smoothness, instrument movement smoothness, errors, and time elapsed. There was no significant difference between group differences in final skills scores. CONCLUSIONS: Unstructured learning is equally effective in delivering quality skills training when compared with structured training. |
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Joe Uccelli; Kanav Kahol; Aaron Ashby; Marshall Smith; John Ferrara |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of surgery Volume: 201 ISSN: 1879-1883 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370473 Medline TA: Am J Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 315-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, Phoenix, AZ, USA. |
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