Table 4 Resident appraisal of virtual model educational value
From: Comparison of cadaveric and isomorphic virtual haptic simulation in temporal bone training
Educational evaluation statement | Mean agreement level ± SD (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree) |
|---|---|
This is an effective training instrument | 5.4 ± 1.5 |
This instrument is an accurate reproduction of the temporal bone | 5.7 ± 1.4 |
This instrument should be integrated into resident education | 5.5 ± 1.4 |
This form of simulation can replace the cadaveric temporal bone lab | 2.5 ± 2.3 |
This simulation provides a basis for appreciating the relative anatomy of temporal bone structures | 6.1 ± 1.9 |
This simulated surgery improves confidence | 5.3 ± 1.9 |
Increased exposure to this simulation would improve resident surgical performance | 5.3 ± 1.8 |
Increased exposure to this simulation would improve resident comfort with actual patient surgery | 5.4 ± 1.8 |
This simulation facilitates practice of skills across a range of anatomical and pathologic variations (sclerotic, low dura, disease) | 5.6 ± 1.8 |