Randomized Clinical Trial of Virtual Reality Simulation Training for Transvaginal Gynecologic Ultrasound Skills

Abstract

The quality of virtual vaginal images produced by inexperienced trainees was greater immediately after a single virtual reality simulation training session than after a single theoretical teaching session.

Training the Anesthesiologist in Point-of-Care Ultrasound

“…49,50 A similar theme is also visible in the FAST examination performed by emergency medicine residents. 51 …”

Determining if simulation is effective for training in ultrasound: A narrative review

“…Achieving competencies within medical training is challenging for trainees and their tutors . Chao et al have investigated whether VR simulation can overcome this challenge.…”

“…Achieving competencies within medical training is challenging for trainees and their tutors . Chao et al have investigated whether VR simulation can overcome this challenge. This study investigated the impact of VR simulation training compared with theoretical learning on producing transvaginal ultrasound images .…”

The Use of Ultrasound Simulators to Strengthen Scanning Skills in Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Of the 14 studies in the review, only 5 included a control group, and only 2 of those were randomized. Since this publication, multiple controlled randomized trials have reported the potential benefits of ultrasound simulators . In addition, ultrasound simulators allow trainees to practice multiple times the same ultrasound modality without the need of supervisors or models.…”

“…The evidence regarding the use of ultrasound simulators to teach trainees is encouraging. In many studies, students who trained with simulators perform as well or better than their colleagues who trained with instructors …”