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Hysteroscopic placement of tubal sterilization implants: virtual reality simulator training

Authors: Pierre Panel, Michael Bajka, Arnaud Le Tohic, Alaa El Ghoneimi, Carmen Chis, Stéphane Cotin

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2012

Abstract

Study objective

To assess face and construct validity of a new virtual reality (VR) training simulator for hysteroscopic placement of tubal sterilization implants.

Design

Nonrandomized, controlled trial comparing responses and performance of novices and experts on the simulator.

Design classification

Canadian task force II-1.

Setting

Forty-six gynecologists were personally invited or recruited at the 33rd Conference of the French National College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF) from December 9 to 12, 2009, grouped as 20 experts and 26 novices. They all performed the defined sequence of virtual procedures on the simulator (case 1 for familiarization, case 4 for study assessment) and finally completed the study questionnaire.

Measurements and main results

Responses to realism, educational potential, and general opinion were excellent, proving face validity. Significant differences between novices and experts were assessed for 7 of the 15 metrics analyzed, proving construct validity.

Conclusions

We established face and construct validity for EssureSim™, an educational VR simulator for hysteroscopic tubal sterilization implant placement. The next steps are to investigate convergent and predictive validity to affirm the real capacity of transferring the skills learned on the training simulator to the patient in the operating room.

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Title: Hysteroscopic placement of tubal sterilization implants: virtual reality simulator training
Authors: Pierre Panel
Michael Bajka
Arnaud Le Tohic
Alaa El Ghoneimi
Carmen Chis
Stéphane Cotin
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-2139-6

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Hysteroscopic placement of tubal sterilization implants: virtual reality simulator training

Abstract

Study objective

Design

Design classification

Setting

Measurements and main results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Study objective

Design

Design classification

Setting

Measurements and main results

Conclusions

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