Surgical Trainees Accept Virtual Reality Training
Author Information
Author(s): Rachel Rosenthal, Walter A Gantert, Christian Hamel, Jürg Metzger, Thomas Kocher, Peter Vogelbach, Nicolas Demartines, Dieter Hahnloser
Primary Institution: University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland
Hypothesis
Do surgical trainees accept virtual reality as a training tool?
Conclusion
Residents accept and appreciate VR simulation for surgical assessment and training.
Supporting Evidence
- 68% of participants rated VR as excellent or good for training.
- 63% would operate on patients only after VR training.
- 55% would accept VR as part of their assessment.
Takeaway
Surgical trainees think virtual reality is a fun and helpful way to practice surgery skills.
Methodology
Participants underwent VR training and completed a standardized questionnaire about their opinions on VR.
Potential Biases
Selection bias due to voluntary participation and varying experience levels among trainees.
Limitations
The study may not represent all residents, and participation in VR training was voluntary.
Participant Demographics
527 participants from 28 countries; 65% male, 35% female; varied postgraduate experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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