Training simulator efficacy in developing thoracic and general surgical skills in a residency programme: a pilot study.

Sarah Grossi Maria Cattoni Luca FilipponiAlessandro MarzoratiNicola RotoloGiulio CarcanoAndrea Selenito Imperatori

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)

Virtual simulator training programme performed at least twice a week was effective for implementing basic surgical skills required for the trainee's professional growth. Additional virtual training modules focused on more complex exercises are planned to confirm these preliminary results.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
study protocol
medical students
spinal cord
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
quality improvement
network analysis
high intensity
low cost