No difference between using short and long intervals for distributed proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training: a randomized trial
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No difference between using short and long intervals for distributed proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training : a randomized trial. / Tang, Diana Hai Yen; Østdal, Theresa Bruun; Vamadevan, Anishan; Konge, Lars; Houlind, Kim; Stadeager, Morten; Bjerrum, Flemming.
In: Surgical Endoscopy, Vol. 38, 2024, p. 300-305.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - No difference between using short and long intervals for distributed proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training
T2 - a randomized trial
AU - Tang, Diana Hai Yen
AU - Østdal, Theresa Bruun
AU - Vamadevan, Anishan
AU - Konge, Lars
AU - Houlind, Kim
AU - Stadeager, Morten
AU - Bjerrum, Flemming
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2023, The Author(s).
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Background: Simulation-based training is increasingly used to acquire basic laparoscopic skills. Multiple factors can influence training, e.g., distributed practice is superior to massed practice in terms of efficiency. However, the optimal interval between training sessions is unclear. The objective of this trial was to investigate if shorter intervals between sessions are more efficient than longer intervals during proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training. Methods: A randomized simulation-based trial where medical students (n = 39) were randomized to proficiency-based training with either 1–2 days (intervention group) or 6–8 days (control group) between training sessions. Both groups practiced a series of basic tasks and a procedural module until proficiency level on the LapSim® simulator. Both groups were given instructor feedback upon request. After reaching proficiency, participants were invited back for a retention test 3–5 weeks later and practiced the same tasks to proficiency again. Results: The mean time to reach proficiency during training was 291 (SD 89) and 299 (SD 89) min in the intervention and control group, respectively (p = 0.81). During the retention test, the mean time to reach proficiency was 94 (SD 53) and 96 (SD 39) minutes in the intervention and control groups, respectively (p = 0.91). Conclusion: We found no difference whether practicing with shorter intervals or longer intervals between training sessions when examining time to proficiency or retention.
AB - Background: Simulation-based training is increasingly used to acquire basic laparoscopic skills. Multiple factors can influence training, e.g., distributed practice is superior to massed practice in terms of efficiency. However, the optimal interval between training sessions is unclear. The objective of this trial was to investigate if shorter intervals between sessions are more efficient than longer intervals during proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training. Methods: A randomized simulation-based trial where medical students (n = 39) were randomized to proficiency-based training with either 1–2 days (intervention group) or 6–8 days (control group) between training sessions. Both groups practiced a series of basic tasks and a procedural module until proficiency level on the LapSim® simulator. Both groups were given instructor feedback upon request. After reaching proficiency, participants were invited back for a retention test 3–5 weeks later and practiced the same tasks to proficiency again. Results: The mean time to reach proficiency during training was 291 (SD 89) and 299 (SD 89) min in the intervention and control group, respectively (p = 0.81). During the retention test, the mean time to reach proficiency was 94 (SD 53) and 96 (SD 39) minutes in the intervention and control groups, respectively (p = 0.91). Conclusion: We found no difference whether practicing with shorter intervals or longer intervals between training sessions when examining time to proficiency or retention.
KW - Distributed
KW - Laparoscopy
KW - Massed
KW - Proficiency
KW - Simulation
KW - Spaced
KW - Training
U2 - 10.1007/s00464-023-10522-y
DO - 10.1007/s00464-023-10522-y
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 37993677
AN - SCOPUS:85177576043
VL - 38
SP - 300
EP - 305
JO - Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques
JF - Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques
SN - 0930-2794
ER -
ID: 390406461