Open AccessTeaching scalpel skills, does it make sense ? A comparison of sensory and motor practice methods
Author(s) -
Causby Ryan S,
McDonnell Michelle N,
Reed Lloyd,
Hillier Susan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-8-s2-o6
Subject(s) - psychomotor learning , sensory system , medicine , rehabilitation , motor skill , cognitive psychology , medical education , physical medicine and rehabilitation , applied psychology , psychology , physical therapy , cognition , psychiatry
Background Teaching psychomotor skills requiring high levels of dexterity can be difficult, particularly if students lack innate ability. Furthermore this can be a safety issue when real subjects are involved. Previous studies have found sensory awareness training can improve dexterity over the short-term. Therefore it seems prudent to determine if this strategy can provide an effective alternative to current teaching strategies.