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Table 2 Evaluation scores for global proficiency scale

From: Battle of the axes: simulation-based assessment of fine needle aspiration biopsies for thyroid nodules

Skill analyzed

First trial proficiency*

Final trial proficiency*

Change in proficiency*†

Correct use of the ultrasound probe

2.21 (1.19)

3.50 (1.65)

1.29 (0.54)

Appropriate needle handling

2.50 (1.51)

3.71 (1.49)

1.21 (0.57)

Economy of Movement

2.36 (1.45)

3.86 (1.17)

1.50 (0.50)

Procedure Flow

2.50 (1.40)

3.93 (1.21)

1.43 (0.50)

Overall FNA Performance

2.43 (1.34)

3.93 (1.27)

1.50 (0.49)

  1. FNA fine needle aspiration
  2. *Data is presented as mean (± SD)
  3. †Change in proficiency was calculated as an independent samples t-test for the difference between the mean of “Final Trial Proficiency” and the mean of “First Trial Proficiency.”
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Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

ISSN: 1916-0216

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