Assessment of validity evidence for the RobotiX robot assisted surgery simulator on advanced suturing tasks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robot assisted surgery has expanded considerably in the past years. Compared to conventional open or laparoscopic surgery, virtual reality (VR) training is an essential component in learning robot assisted surgery. However, for tasks to be implemented in a curriculum, the levels of validity should be studied for proficiency-based training. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the validity evidence of advanced suturing tasks on a robot assisted VR simulator.

Method

Participants were voluntary recruited and divided in the robotic experienced, laparoscopic experienced or novice group, based on self-reported surgical experience. Subsequently, a questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale was completed to assess the content validity. Three component tasks of comple

SUBMITTER: Leijte E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7430880 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature