The objective of this trial is to investigate if short intervals (1-2 days) between training sessions are more efficient than practicing with longer intervals (6-8 days) between sessions during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training. Our hypothesis is that just 1-2 days of break between sessions is optimal for the acquisition of laparoscopic skills and that a shorter interval between sessions is optimal for training.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
39
The intervention group will practice four basic skills and one procedural module on the Laparoscopic "Lapsim" Virtual Reality Simulator. They will practice with 1-2 days of break in between training sessions until proficiency level is achieved.
Copenhagen Academy For Medical Education and Simulation (Cames)
Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Time to proficiency
The total effective training time (minutes) to reach the predefined proficiency level for both the four basic skills and the salpingectomy module.
Time frame: 6 months
Retention test
The total effective training time (minutes) to reach the predefined proficiency level for both the four basic skills and the salpingectomy module after 3-5 weeks without laparoscopic training from the last training session.
Time frame: 6 months
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