Septoplasty Training During the COVID-19 Era: Development and Validation of a Novel Low-Cost Simulation Model.
OTO Open
; 6(4): 2473974X221128928, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2079162
ABSTRACT
Objective:
In a context of increasingly limited surgical exposition, enhanced by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic context, the objective of this article is to explain the development of a novel low-cost and simple replication animal-based septoplasty training model for otolaryngology residents, to assess its face and construct validity, and to validate a specific rating scale for each task. StudyDesign:
Experimental study.Setting:
Surgical simulation laboratory.Methods:
Septoplasty experts divided the procedure into key tasks. A simulator model to perform tasks was developed using pig ears to imitate human nasal septum cartilage, and a Specific Rating Scale was constructed. Trainees and faculty performed all tasks in the model. The participants were videotaped, and operative time, hand movements, and path length were recorded using a motion sensor device. Two blinded experts evaluated the videos with Global and Specific Rating Scales. All participants answered a satisfaction survey.Results:
Fifteen subjects were recruited (7 trainees and 8 faculty). Significantly higher Global Rating Scale score, shorter operative time and path length, and fewer hand movements were observed in the faculty group. The satisfaction survey showed high applicability to a real scenario (mean score of 4.6 out of 5). Specific Rating Scale showed construct and concurrent validity and high reliability.Conclusion:
This simulation model and its specific rating scale can be accurately used as a validated surgical assessment tool for endonasal septoplasty skills. Its low cost and simple replicability make it a potentially useful tool in any otolaryngology surgical training program.
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
OTO Open
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
2473974x221128928
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