Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to identify the ideal interval between training sessions in a proficiency-based laparoscopic suturing simulator curriculum. Methods: We analyzed performance data from 3 randomized controlled trials of novices (n = 66) who followed a similar proficiency-based simulator curriculum in laparoscopic suturing on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery model. The change in performance and intertraining interval were correlated. Results: Overall participant performance improved from 530 ± 58 seconds at baseline to 81 ± 14 seconds at training completion (P < .001). Intertraining intervals ranged from 1 to 43 days and performance change between training sessions varied widely. There was no correlation of performance change with intertraining interval (r = .05, P = .30). Performance deterioration was similar at different intertraining intervals. Shorter intervals were associated, however, with shorter training duration (r = .35, P = .005). Conclusions: No association was found between intertraining interval and change in performance during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training but shorter intervals were associated with improved skill acquisition. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 126-129 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 197 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Intertraining interval
- Laparoscopy
- Simulation
- Skills training
- Suturing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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What is the ideal interval between training sessions during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training? / Stefanidis, Dimitrios; Walters, Kenneth C; Mostafavi, Ana; Heniford, B. Todd.
In: American Journal of Surgery, Vol. 197, No. 1, 01.01.2009, p. 126-129.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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N2 - Background: The aim of this study was to identify the ideal interval between training sessions in a proficiency-based laparoscopic suturing simulator curriculum. Methods: We analyzed performance data from 3 randomized controlled trials of novices (n = 66) who followed a similar proficiency-based simulator curriculum in laparoscopic suturing on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery model. The change in performance and intertraining interval were correlated. Results: Overall participant performance improved from 530 ± 58 seconds at baseline to 81 ± 14 seconds at training completion (P < .001). Intertraining intervals ranged from 1 to 43 days and performance change between training sessions varied widely. There was no correlation of performance change with intertraining interval (r = .05, P = .30). Performance deterioration was similar at different intertraining intervals. Shorter intervals were associated, however, with shorter training duration (r = .35, P = .005). Conclusions: No association was found between intertraining interval and change in performance during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training but shorter intervals were associated with improved skill acquisition. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.
AB - Background: The aim of this study was to identify the ideal interval between training sessions in a proficiency-based laparoscopic suturing simulator curriculum. Methods: We analyzed performance data from 3 randomized controlled trials of novices (n = 66) who followed a similar proficiency-based simulator curriculum in laparoscopic suturing on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery model. The change in performance and intertraining interval were correlated. Results: Overall participant performance improved from 530 ± 58 seconds at baseline to 81 ± 14 seconds at training completion (P < .001). Intertraining intervals ranged from 1 to 43 days and performance change between training sessions varied widely. There was no correlation of performance change with intertraining interval (r = .05, P = .30). Performance deterioration was similar at different intertraining intervals. Shorter intervals were associated, however, with shorter training duration (r = .35, P = .005). Conclusions: No association was found between intertraining interval and change in performance during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training but shorter intervals were associated with improved skill acquisition. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.
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