Surgical simulation: a systematic review
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
Record ID 32004000337
English
Authors' objectives:
The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical simulators, in comparison to each other, no training, or other methods of surgical training, on the basis of a systematic assessment of the literature.
Authors' results and conclusions:
Computer simulation generally showed better results than no training at all, but was not convincingly superior to standard training (such as surgical drills) or video simulation (particularly when assessed by operative performance). Video simulation did not show better results than groups with no training at all, and there were not enough data to determine if video simulation was better than standard training or the use of models. Model simulation may have been better than standard training, and cadaver training may have been better than model training. Unfortunately none of the RCTs made a comparison between computer simulation and model training.
Authors' recommendations:
Safety and Efficacy Classifications:
Evidence Rating: Poor - on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence because most of the RCTs were flawed and outcomes were often not comparable across studies.
Safety: Not applicable for this review.
Efficacy: Efficacy cannot be determined. The inconclusive outcome of this review may be related to small sample sizes and the validity and reliability of outcome measurements.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.surgeons.org/asernip-s/publications_simulation.htm
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Computer Simulation
- Computer-Assisted Instruction
- Education, Medical
- General Surgery
Contact
Organisation Name:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures-Surgical
Contact Address:
ASERNIP-S 24 King William Street, Kent Town SA 5067 Australia Tel: +61 8 8219 0900
Contact Name:
racs.asernip@surgeons.org
Contact Email:
racs.asernip@surgeons.org
Copyright:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
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