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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Construct, concurrent, and content validity of the eoSim laparoscopic simulator |
Author: | Hennessey, I. Hewett, P. |
Citation: | Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2013; 23(10):855-860 |
Publisher: | Mary Ann Liebert Inc Publ |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
ISSN: | 1092-6429 1557-9034 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Iain A.M. Hennessey and Peter Hewett |
Abstract: | Background: The purpose of this study was to validate the eoSim box laparoscopic simulator using measures of construct, concurrent, and content validity. Subjects and Methods: Forty-seven novice and expert participants were tested on both the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS™; Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Los Angles, CA) and eoSim (eoSurgical™, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom) laparoscopic simulators, using established scoring mechanisms. Three skill areas were examined: object transfer, precision cutting, and intracorporeal suturing. A questionnaire was also completed. Results: Experts performed significantly better on the eoSim than novices, with a median score of 51.1% versus 14.8% (P<.0001), showing construct validity. There was a high correlation between performance on the validated FLS simulator and the eoSim (0.78; P<.0001), demonstrating concurrent validity. Feedback from participants indicated an agreement that the eoSim was a useful training tool providing content validity. Conclusions: The eoSim demonstrates validity as a model for laparoscopic simulation. It is hoped that its decreased cost relative to other simulators will encourage increased uptake by trainees and institutions. |
Keywords: | Humans Laparoscopy Reproducibility of Results Attitude of Health Personnel Clinical Competence Computer Simulation User-Computer Interface Adolescent Adult Middle Aged Female Male Young Adult |
Rights: | © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. |
DOI: | 10.1089/lap.2013.0229 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/lap.2013.0229 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 4 Surgery publications |
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