SC6 Validation of a virtual reality fundamentals of arthroscopic surgery training programme

IntroductionArthroscopy is the most common orthopaedic procedure performed in the United Kingdom and requires mastery of a number of basic skills that are then fluidly combined to perform complex procedures. The Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) programme was developed to breakdow...

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Published in:BMJ simulation & technology enhanced learning 2016-11, Vol.2 (Suppl 1), p.A6
Main Authors: Vaghela, Kalpesh, Lee, J, Akhtar, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cameras
Medical students
Virtual reality
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Summary:IntroductionArthroscopy is the most common orthopaedic procedure performed in the United Kingdom and requires mastery of a number of basic skills that are then fluidly combined to perform complex procedures. The Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) programme was developed to breakdown arthroscopy into its basic psychomotor tasks. Virtual Reality (VR) FAST modules have been developed to allow trainees to practice skills with immediate, unbiased metric-based feedback. The aim of this study was to determine whether a VR FAST programme is able to distinguish between individuals of differing levels of experience. MethodsSeven virtual reality FAST modules including three basic camera tasks (image centring, horizon control and telescoping), 2 advanced camera tasks (periscoping and line tracing) and 2 instrumented bimanual dexterity tasks (probe triangulation and gathering stars) formed the basis of a VR FAST programme. 60 participants including experts (orthopaedic consultants; n = 10), intermediates (orthopaedic registrars n = 30) and novices (medical students; n = 20) completed each FAST module. The metrics recorded included the time taken, camera path length and instrument path length. ResultsThe basic FAST camera modules did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference between experts, intermediates and novices (p=0.68). Advanced FAST camera modules demonstrated construct validity with less time taken and superior economy of movement by experts and intermediates compared to novices (P
ISSN:2056-6697
DOI:10.1136/bmjstel-2016-000158.16