The Virtual Operative Assistant: An explainable artificial intelligence tool for simulation-based training in surgery and medicine.

ABSTRACT: Simulation-based training is increasingly being used for assessment and training of psychomotor skills involved in medicine. The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies has provided new methodologies to utilize large amounts of data for educational purposes. A significant criticism of the use of artificial intelligence in education has been a lack of transparency in the algorithms' decision-making processes. This study aims to 1) introduce a new framework using explainable artificial intelligence for simulation-based training in surgery, and 2) validate the framework by creating the Virtual Operative Assistant, an automated educational feedback platform. Twenty-eight skilled participants (14 staff neurosurgeons, 4 fellows, 10 PGY 4-6 residents) and 22 novic

SUBMITTER: Mirchi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7046231 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature