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A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Trial Comparing Digital Simulation to Textbook for Cleft Surgery Education
Natalie M Plana1, William J Rifkin1, Rami S Kantar1
1From the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Health.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|October 17, 2018
Summary
Digital simulation significantly improves cleft lip repair conceptualization in novice plastic surgery trainees compared to textbooks. This study highlights simulation
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Surgical simulation is increasingly used in medical training.
- Its specific benefits in plastic surgery education require further investigation.
- This study evaluates digital simulation for cleft lip repair training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of digital simulation versus traditional textbooks for learning cleft lip repair.
- To assess the impact on novice learners' ability to conceptualize the procedure.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, randomized, blinded trial involving 35 medical students.
- Participants were assigned to learn cleft repair via digital simulator or textbook.
- Performance was assessed by blinded expert grading of pre- and post-intervention markings.
Main Results:
- Both groups showed significant improvement, but the simulator group had a markedly greater increase in performance scores.
- The simulator group's improvement was 5.81, compared to 2.68 for the textbook group (p < 0.001).
- Students found the simulator more effective, clearer, and conducive to better learning.
Conclusions:
- Online digital simulation is a superior educational tool for novice plastic surgery learners compared to textbooks.
- Simulation enhances the understanding and conceptualization of complex surgical procedures like cleft lip repair.
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