Training simulator efficacy in developing thoracic and general surgical skills in a residency program: 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 program 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
medical students
quality improvement
spinal cord
clinical trial
high intensity
study protocol
placebo controlled
network analysis
body composition