Open AccessAn Evidence-Based Virtual Reality Training Program for Novice Laparoscopic Surgeons
Author(s) -
Rajesh Aggarwal,
Teodor Grantcharov,
Jens Eriksen,
Dorthe Blirup,
Viggo B. Kristiansen,
Peter FunchJensen,
Ara Darzi
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/01.sla.0000218094.92650.44
Subject(s) - medicine , learning curve , test (biology) , curriculum , task (project management) , dissection (medical) , dreyfus model of skill acquisition , educational measurement , construct validity , laparoscopic surgery , medical education , physical therapy , laparoscopy , surgery , patient satisfaction , psychology , paleontology , pedagogy , management , economics , biology , economic growth
To develop an evidence-based virtual reality laparoscopic training curriculum for novice laparoscopic surgeons to achieve a proficient level of skill prior to participating in live cases.