Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance

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Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance. / West, N; Konge, L; Cayé-Thomasen, P; Sørensen, M S; Andersen, Steven A W.

In: Journal of Laryngology and Otology, Vol. 129, No. 11, 11.2015, p. 1091-6.

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Harvard

West, N, Konge, L, Cayé-Thomasen, P, Sørensen, MS & Andersen, SAW 2015, 'Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance', Journal of Laryngology and Otology, vol. 129, no. 11, pp. 1091-6. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115002364

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West, N., Konge, L., Cayé-Thomasen, P., Sørensen, M. S., & Andersen, S. A. W. (2015). Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 129(11), 1091-6. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115002364

Vancouver

West N, Konge L, Cayé-Thomasen P, Sørensen MS, Andersen SAW. Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance. Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 2015 Nov;129(11):1091-6. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115002364

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West, N ; Konge, L ; Cayé-Thomasen, P ; Sørensen, M S ; Andersen, Steven A W. / Peak and ceiling effects in final-product analysis of mastoidectomy performance. In: Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 2015 ; Vol. 129, No. 11. pp. 1091-6.

Bibtex

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abstract = "BACKGROUND: Virtual reality surgical simulation of mastoidectomy is a promising training tool for novices. Final-product analysis for assessing novice mastoidectomy performance could be limited by a peak or ceiling effect. These may be countered by simulator-integrated tutoring.METHODS: Twenty-two participants completed a single session of self-directed practice of the mastoidectomy procedure in a virtual reality simulator. Participants were randomised for additional simulator-integrated tutoring. Performances were assessed at 10-minute intervals using final-product analysis.RESULTS: In all, 45.5 per cent of participants peaked before the 60-minute time limit. None of the participants achieved the maximum score, suggesting a ceiling effect. The tutored group performed better than the non-tutored group but tutoring did not eliminate the peak or ceiling effects.CONCLUSION: Timing and adequate instruction is important when using final-product analysis to assess novice mastoidectomy performance. Improved real-time feedback and tutoring could address the limitations of final product based assessment.",
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AB - BACKGROUND: Virtual reality surgical simulation of mastoidectomy is a promising training tool for novices. Final-product analysis for assessing novice mastoidectomy performance could be limited by a peak or ceiling effect. These may be countered by simulator-integrated tutoring.METHODS: Twenty-two participants completed a single session of self-directed practice of the mastoidectomy procedure in a virtual reality simulator. Participants were randomised for additional simulator-integrated tutoring. Performances were assessed at 10-minute intervals using final-product analysis.RESULTS: In all, 45.5 per cent of participants peaked before the 60-minute time limit. None of the participants achieved the maximum score, suggesting a ceiling effect. The tutored group performed better than the non-tutored group but tutoring did not eliminate the peak or ceiling effects.CONCLUSION: Timing and adequate instruction is important when using final-product analysis to assess novice mastoidectomy performance. Improved real-time feedback and tutoring could address the limitations of final product based assessment.

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