[Control study on colonoscopy skills acquiring from endoscopic simulation system transfering to patients]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Simulation

Context:

• Traditional colonoscopy training relies on direct patient experience.
• The AccuTouch Endoscopy Simulator offers a novel approach to colonoscopy skill acquisition.
• Assessing the transferability of simulator-trained skills to clinical settings is crucial for effective medical education.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the feasibility of transferring colonoscopy skills learned via the AccuTouch Endoscopy Simulator to clinical practice.
• To compare the effectiveness of simulator-based training versus traditional training methods for novice colonoscopists.

Summary:

• Novice colonoscopists were divided into traditional (control) and simulator (experimental) training groups.
• The experimental group demonstrated significantly better outcomes in achieving independent competence and assisted competence.
• Rank tests indicated superior performance for the simulator training group (average rank: 56.14) compared to the traditional group (24.86).

Impact:

• Simulator training, specifically with the AccuTouch Endoscopy Simulator, enhances colonoscopy skills more effectively than traditional methods.
• The findings support the integration of simulator training into colonoscopic education curricula.
• This approach can lead to faster skill acquisition and improved patient safety in colonoscopy procedures.