Preliminary evaluation of a virtual reality-based simulator for learning spinal anesthesia

Kulcsar, Z.; O’Mahony, E.; Lövquist, Erik; Aboulafia, Annette; Sabova, D.; Ghori, K.; Iohom, Gabriella; Shorten, George

doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.06.015

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“…A number of studies have confirmed the effectiveness of simulation. 21,22 The second phase starts once the trainees have gained competence in their basic skills in simulated practice. When junior surgeons perform the surgery during this phase, they are allowed to execute only one step of the procedure on each occasion.…”

Section: Walker and Peyton Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

The future of regional anesthesia education: lessons learned from the surgical specialty

Niazi

Peng

et al. 2016

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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Purpose Application of ultrasound in regional anesthesia has now become the standard of care and its use has shown to reduce complications. Nevertheless, gaining expertise in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia requires the acquisition of new cognitive and technical skills. In addition, due to a reduction in resident working hours and enforcement of labour laws and directives across various states and countries, trainees perform and witness fewer procedures. Together, these issues create challenges in the teaching and learning of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in the time-based model of learning. Principal findings The challenges of teaching ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia are similar to those experienced by our surgical counterparts with the advent of minimally invasive surgery. In order to overcome these challenges, our surgical colleagues used theories of surgical skills training, simulation, and the concept of deliberate practice and feedback to shift the paradigm of learning from experience-based to competency-based learning. Conclusion In this narrative review, we describe the theory behind the evolution of surgical skills training. We also outline how we can apply these learning theories and simulation models to a competency-based curriculum for training in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.

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Section: Walker and Peyton Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

The future of regional anesthesia education: lessons learned from the surgical specialty

Niazi

Peng

et al. 2016

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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“…The benefits of the ''safe'' environment provided by simulation solutions have long been acknowledged in the literature [3,10], although this is usually related to patient safety. In this paper it was interesting to see how simulation could potentially improve safety for learners too.…”

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“…Unfortunately increasing pressure on resource-intensive radiation facilities frequently restricts access. Virtual Reality software simulation has been used successfully in a range of professions to provide a cost-effective and safe learning environment in which students can practice essential and challenging skills [1][2][3][4]. In this work a software-based environment was developed, which is capable of providing practical training in medical radiation principles and safety.…”

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A virtual environment for medical radiation collaborative learning

Bridge

Trapp

Kastanis³

et al. 2015

Australas Phys Eng Sci Med

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A software-based environment was developed to provide practical training in medical radiation principles and safety. The Virtual Radiation Laboratory application allowed students to conduct virtual experiments using simulated diagnostic and radiotherapy X-ray generators. The experiments were designed to teach students about the inverse square law, half value layer and radiation protection measures and utilised genuine clinical and experimental data. Evaluation of the application was conducted in order to ascertain the impact of the software on students' understanding, satisfaction and collaborative learning skills and also to determine potential further improvements to the software and guidelines for its continued use. Feedback was gathered via an anonymous online survey consisting of a mixture of Likert-style questions and short answer open questions. Student feedback was highly positive with 80 % of students reporting increased understanding of radiation protection principles. Furthermore 72 % enjoyed using the software and 87 % of students felt that the project facilitated collaboration within small groups. The main themes arising in the qualitative feedback comments related to efficiency and effectiveness of teaching, safety of environment, collaboration and realism. Staff and students both report gains in efficiency and effectiveness associated with the virtual experiments. In addition students particularly value the visualisation of "invisible" physical principles and increased opportunity for experimentation and collaborative problem-based learning. Similar ventures will benefit from adopting an approach that allows for individual experimentation while visualizing challenging concepts.

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“…[41,42] These simulators allow doctors, AIC specialists, but also surgeons, to be able to practice techniques of regional anesthesia in a similar way to real clinical practice.…”

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Role of advanced simulation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

Fodale¹,

Penna²,

Amato³

et al. 2015

Int Arch Med

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Medical simulations are effective education complements for medical training, demonstrating effective learning, level of participation, and improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes.In undergraduate medical education, simulation provides the potential for valid, cost-benefit teaching and assessment of clinical skills, especially clinical reasoning skills, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Simulation as a training tool in postgraduate medical training is a practical method to provide a kind of educational realistic significance for practicing specialty in order to improve quality of care and patient safety. In particular, simulation is an excellent opportunity to implement reports of security which can be considered a true strategy in order to minimize clinical risk and ensure appropriate levels of quality in daily clinical practice.

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Preliminary evaluation of a virtual reality-based simulator for learning spinal anesthesia

Cited by 28 publications

References 15 publications

The future of regional anesthesia education: lessons learned from the surgical specialty

The future of regional anesthesia education: lessons learned from the surgical specialty

A virtual environment for medical radiation collaborative learning

Role of advanced simulation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

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