Laparoscopic skills training: the effects of viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) on skill acquisition and transfer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Three-dimensional (3D) visual displays have been suggested to aid laparoscopic skills training by providing the depth cues not present in traditional two-dimensional (2D) displays. However, few studies have robustly investigated the impact of viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) on learning outcomes.

Purpose

To examine how viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) impacts the acquisition and transferability of basic laparoscopic skills by comparing performance between transfer and control groups on a complete proficiency-based training program.

Method

A counterbalanced between-subjects design was employed. Each participant was randomly allocated to one of four groups, comprising two transfer groups (trained in one viewing mode and tested in the alternate mode: the 2D → 3D and 3D → 2D g

SUBMITTER: Beattie KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8263422 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature