Virtual Reality
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this is to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality training simulator for cesarean section. Evaluate the effect of using VR surgery on the self-confidence and knowledge of cesarean section procedures.
Detailed description
A single center randomized controlled trial (RCT) was performed. The participants were obstetrics residents, fellows and residents in other majors with limited experience in performing cesarean section. The primary outcome measures were the self-assessment scores of trainee confidence using a virtual reality training and an objective assessment of the cognitive skills. The participants were randomly divided into a study group of VR training group and a control group. Participants in the study group used the VR application. The control group participants used similar content in a standard PowerPoint presentation on a laptop.
Interventions
OTHERvirtual reality training for cesarean section
Participants who received virtual reality training for cesarean section can learn the surgical procedures as if they were in a real field.
Sponsors
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Residents and fellows receiving training at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and who wish to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
* If trainee refuse to participate in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| improvement on the knowledge of cesarean section procedures. | 1 month after examination | After using VR training, the test scores cesarean section procedures. |
| improvement on the self-confidence of cesarean section procedures. | 1 month after examination | After using VR training, the self-assessment scores of trainee confidence via questionnaire |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed