Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Dawe S, Windsor J, Cregan P, Hewett P, Maddern G. Surgical simulation for training: skills transfer to the operating room (update) Australia: Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures -Surgical (ASERNIP-S). ASERNIP-S report no. 80. 2012 Authors' objectives The objective of this systematic review update was to assess the evidence published since 2006 to determine whether skills acquired through simulation-based training transfer to the operative setting. Authors' conclusions The studies included in this update on whether surgical skills acquired through simulation-based training transfer to the operating room were of a higher quality (including considerably more RCTs) than those found in the 2006 systematic review (Sturm et al 2007). These studies have strengthened the evidence base. However, the studies still have variable training and assessment methods, making comparison between studies difficult. Overall the current evidence demonstrates that simulation-based training, as part of a surgical skills training program and incorporating the achievement of reaching predetermined proficiency levels, results in skills
transfer to the operating setting. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Clinical Competence; Computer Simulation; Computer-Assisted Instructions; Education, Medical; General Surgery; Operating Rooms; Teaching Language Published English Country of organisation Australia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence 199 Ward Street, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia. Tel: +61 8 8219 0900, Fax: +61 8 8219 0999 Email: asernips@surgeons.org AccessionNumber 32015000976 Date abstract record published 02/09/2015 |