Colonoscopy training with a computer-animal-clinic sequential training model:a randomized con-trolled trial / 中华消化内镜杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the value of computer-animal-clinic sequential training model in colonoscopy training.Methods Sixty-five gastroenterologists without any experience in colonoscopy were randomly assigned to 2 groups to accept a two-week′endoscopy training with computer simulator or with com-puter-animal-clinic sequential training.Both groups underwent at least 10 hours of training with a computer-based simulator,and sequential training group also underwent animal simulator training for 2 days in first week,then both groups underwent clinical endoscopy training in the second week.Performance parameters including cecal intubation,procedure duration and degree of comfort were evaluated.Results The training group had higher cecal intubation rate (46.28% VS 35.79%;P <0.01 )and shorter procedure duration (9.05 ±2.12 min VS 11.15 ±3.12 min;P <0.05)and less degree of comfort (5.18 ±1.41 VS 6.78 ± 2.15;P <0.05).The sequential training group was much better in performance than the other group in colonoscopy training.Conclusion Computer-animal-clinic sequential training model is effective in providing trainees with colonoscopy skills in improving the success rate,shortening the teaching times and lessening the uncomfortable of patients.