Which, how, and what? Using digital tools to train surgical skills; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital tools like digital box trainers and VR seem promising in delivering safe and tailored practice opportunities outside of the surgical clinic, yet understanding their efficacy and limitations is essential. This study investigated Which digital tools are available to train surgical skills, How these tools are used, How effective they are, and What skills they are intended to teach.

Methods

Medline, Embase, and Cochrane libraries were systematically reviewed for randomized trials, evaluating digital skill-training tools based on objective outcomes (skills scores and completion time) in surgical residents. Digital tools effectiveness were compared against controls, wet/dry lab training, and other digital tools. Tool and training fact

SUBMITTER: Feenstra TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565595 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature