Menorrhagia
Conditions
Brief summary
In a prospective case-control study, the investigators compare the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) scores in medical students and gynecologic experts performing a hysteroscopy on a training model for diagnostic hysteroscopy. The investigators hypothesize that OSATS on a hysteroscopy training model has construct validity to discriminate between experts and novices.
Detailed description
In a prospective case-control study, 140 medical students (,novices') and 10 senior gynecologists (,experts') will watch a demonstration detailing how to perform a hysteroscopy on a training model. All probands will perform a hysteroscopy themselves within 1 hour after the demonstration. Their performance will be judged using an Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) assessment. Using metrical and non-metrical measurements, construct validity of the hysteroscopy training model to distinguish between experts and novices will be assessed. Secondary endpoints are differences in OSATS scores within the group of novices based on gender and handyness, as well as satisfaction of the novices with the learning experience.
Interventions
PROCEDUREhysteroscopy on a training model
Diagnostic hysteroscopy on a diagnostic hysteroscopy training model using a pelvic dummy and all surgical instruments also used in the original procedure. The performance of all participants will be scored using an OSATS scoring sheet developed for assessing surgical proficiency.
Sponsors
Ruhr University of Bochum
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* medical Student * no previous experience in gynecologic surgery * no previous gynecologic surgery Training * gynecologist with a personal history of at least 50 hysteroscopies)
Exclusion criteria
* language barrier * unwillingness to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Construct validity | within 1 hour after demonstration | Predefined OSATS scores (metrical and non-metrical items) will be compared between experts and novices |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OSATS scores according to gender | within 1 hour after demonstration | OSATS scores will be compared depending on gender |
| OSATS scores according to handyness | within 1 hour after demonstration | OSATS scores will be compared depending on handyness (right- versus left-handed) |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed