The Impact of Unguided Trauma Simulation Practice on Novice Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kevin C WangEamon D BernardoniEric J CotterBrett R LevineRachel M FrankPublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021)
These findings suggest that independent simulator practice leads to improved speed and success rates; however, radiation use and overall score do not improve in the same manner. The design of simulator-based curriculum must be tailored to specific educational objectives and ultimately validated in the clinical setting.