Evaluation of simulation models in neurosurgical training according to face, content, and construct validity: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurosurgical training has been traditionally based on an apprenticeship model. However, restrictions on clinical exposure reduce trainees' operative experience. Simulation models may allow for a more efficient, feasible, and time-effective acquisition of skills. Our objectives were to use face, content, and construct validity to review the use of simulation models in neurosurgical education.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were queried for eligible studies. After excluding duplicates, 1204 studies were screened. Eighteen studies were included in the final review.

Results

Neurosurgical skills assessed included aneurysm clipping (n = 6), craniotomy and burr hole drilling (n = 2), tumour resection (n = 4), and vessel suturing (n = 3). All studies a

SUBMITTER: Chawla S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8815386 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature