Virtual reality simulation training in stroke thrombectomy centers with limited patient volume-Simulator performance and patient outcome.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundVirtual reality simulation training may improve the technical skills of interventional radiologists when establishing endovascular thrombectomy at limited-volume stroke centers. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the technical thrombectomy performance of interventional radiologists improved after a defined virtual reality simulator training period. As part of the quality surveillance of clinical practice, we also assessed patient outcomes and thrombectomy quality indicators at the participating centers.MethodsInterventional radiologists and radiology residents from three thrombectomy-capable stroke centers participated in a five months thrombectomy skill-training curriculum on a virtual reality simulator. The simulator automatically registered procedure time, the nu

SUBMITTER: Sovik O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852635 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature