Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training on Transesophageal Echocardiography Learning: The SIMULATOR Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Evidence is scarce on the effectiveness of simulation-based training in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of simulation-based teaching vs traditional teaching of TEE knowledge and skills of cardiology fellows.

Design, setting, and participants

Between November 2020 and November 2021, all consecutive cardiology fellows inexperienced in TEE from 42 French university centers were randomized (1:1; n = 324) into 2 groups with or without simulation support.

Main outcomes and measures

The co-primary outcomes were the scores in the final theoretical and practical tests 3 months after the training. TEE duration and the fellows' self-assessment of their proficiency were also assessed.

Results

While the theoret

SUBMITTER: Pezel T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12278767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature