Face validity of a virtual reality simulation platform to improve competency in endoscopy: a prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Virtual reality endoscopic simulation training has the potential to expedite competency development in novice trainees. However, simulation platforms must be realistic and confer face validity. This study aimed to determine the face validity of high-fidelity virtual reality simulation (EndoSim, Surgical Science, Gothenburg), and establish benchmark metrics to guide the development of a Simulation Pathway to Improve Competency in Endoscopy (SPICE). Methods  A pilot cohort of four experts rated simulated exercises (Likert scale score 1-5) and following iterative development, 10 experts completed 13 simulator-based endoscopy exercises amounting to 859 total metric values. Results  Expert metric performance demonstrated equivalence ( P  = 

SUBMITTER: Eley C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9473829 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature