Skilss Acquisition for Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Training
Conditions
Brief summary
To investigate whether training using a random selection of exercises on a laparoscopic virtual reality simulator results in a stronger retention of skills when using a proficiency-based training program compared to conventional self-directed training.
Interventions
OTHERRandom selection of excercises
Participants in the intervention group will train using a random selection of excercises and complete the profiency-based traning program.
Sponsors
Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Medical Students enrolled at a Danish University
Exclusion criteria
* Not being enrolled at a medical program at a Danish University, having participated in other virtual reality studies regarding laparoscopy, have had training or practice in laparoscopy on either pigs or in the clinic, have any medical conditions that may hinder a standard learning process when it comes to skills acquisition (eg. parkinson's disease, limited eye-sight etc).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time (minutes) to reach the predefined proficiency settings for the basic skills and the procedural module after 3-6 weeks without laparoscopic training. | 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time (minutes) to reach the predefined proficiency settings for the basic skills | 6 weeks | To examine any difference in training time for the two groups over-all |
| Time (minutes) to reach proficiency setting for the procedural module (salpingectomy due to an ectopic bleeding) | 6 weeks | To examine if there is any difference in training time (minutes) for the two-groups when practicing on the procedural module (salpingectomy due to an ectopic bleeding) |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed