Smartphone application supplements laparoscopic training through simulation by reducing the need for feedback from expert tutors.


Journal

Surgery open science
ISSN: 2589-8450
Titre abrégé: Surg Open Sci
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101768812

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Oct 2019
Historique:
received: 18 02 2019
revised: 26 05 2019
accepted: 28 05 2019
entrez: 6 8 2020
pubmed: 6 8 2020
medline: 6 8 2020
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Simulation training is a validated, highly effective tool for learning laparoscopy. Feedback plays a crucial role in motor skills training. We present an app to guide students during advanced laparoscopy simulation training and evaluate its effect on training. A smartphone(iOS)-app was developed. A group of trainees were randomized to use the app (YAPP) or not use the app (NAPP). We used blinded analysis with validated rating scales to assess their performance before and after the training. The number of requests for tutor feedback per session was recorded. Finally, the participants in the YAPP group completed a survey about their experience with the app. Fifteen YAPP and 10 NAPP completed the training program. There were no statistically significant differences between their skills performance scores (P = .338). The number of tutor feedback requests in the YAPP and NAPP was of 4 (3-6) and 13 (10-14) (P < .001), respectively. All participants in the YAPP group found the app was useful. The use of a smartphone app reduces the need for expert tutor feedback without decreasing the degree of skills acquisition.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Simulation training is a validated, highly effective tool for learning laparoscopy. Feedback plays a crucial role in motor skills training. We present an app to guide students during advanced laparoscopy simulation training and evaluate its effect on training.
METHODS METHODS
A smartphone(iOS)-app was developed. A group of trainees were randomized to use the app (YAPP) or not use the app (NAPP). We used blinded analysis with validated rating scales to assess their performance before and after the training. The number of requests for tutor feedback per session was recorded. Finally, the participants in the YAPP group completed a survey about their experience with the app.
RESULTS RESULTS
Fifteen YAPP and 10 NAPP completed the training program. There were no statistically significant differences between their skills performance scores (P = .338). The number of tutor feedback requests in the YAPP and NAPP was of 4 (3-6) and 13 (10-14) (P < .001), respectively. All participants in the YAPP group found the app was useful.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
The use of a smartphone app reduces the need for expert tutor feedback without decreasing the degree of skills acquisition.

Identifiants

pubmed: 32754701
doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2019.05.006
pii: S2589-8450(19)30013-2
pmc: PMC7391878
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

100-104

Informations de copyright

© 2019 The Authors.

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Auteurs

Jose Quezada (J)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Pablo Achurra (P)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Domenech Asbun (D)

Department of Surgery, UCSF Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA.

Karol Polom (K)

General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Department, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.

Franco Roviello (F)

General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Department, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

Erwin Buckel (E)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Martin Inzunza (M)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Gabriel Escalona (G)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Nicolas Jarufe (N)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Julian Varas (J)

Digestive Surgery Department, Division of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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