Validating the virtual: a deep dive into ultrasound simulator metrics in otorhinolaryngology.
Anne Line RisgaardIben Bang AndersenMikkel Lønborg FriisMartin Grønnebaek TolsgaardChristian Sander DanstrupPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
While simulation-based training is promising, only 14% of built-in simulator metrics could discriminate between novices and ultrasound experts. Already-established competency frameworks such as OSAUS provided strong validity evidence for the assessment of otorhinolaryngology ultrasound competence.