Spaced Education Improves the Retention of Laparoscopic Suturing Skills: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Johannes BoettcherLea KlippgenStefan MietzschFriederike GrubeThomas KrebsRobert BergholzKonrad ReinshagenJohannes BoettcherPublished in: European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie (2019)
The spaced learning concept is very suitable for long-term complex motor skill acquisition, like laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. It is superior to conventional training regarding speed and, most importantly, knot quality and stability, resulting in improved confidence and motivation. Thus, we strongly recommend to incorporate the spaced learning concept into training courses and surgical programs.