M1 transcranial direct current stimulation augments laparoscopic surgical skill acquisition.

ABSTRACT: The acquisition of basic surgical skills is a key component of medical education and trainees in laparoscopic surgery typically begin developing their skills using simulation box trainers. However, despite the advantages of simulation surgical training, access can be difficult for many trainees. One technique that has shown promise to enhance the deliberate practice of motor skills is transcranial electric stimulation (tES). The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on training induced improvements and retention of traditional time and kinematic based laparoscopic surgical skill metrics. Forty-nine medical students were randomly allocated to a neurostimulation or sham group and completed 5 training sessions of a bead transfer and t

SUBMITTER: Galvin D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10447451 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature