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Diana Hai Yen Tang1,2, Theresa Bruun Østdal3,4, Anishan Vamadevan3

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Shorter or longer intervals between laparoscopic skills training sessions showed no difference in learning efficiency or retention. This study compared training intervals to determine optimal practice schedules for medical students.

Keywords:
DistributedLaparoscopyMassedProficiencySimulationSpacedTraining

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Simulation
  • Skill Acquisition

Background:

  • Simulation-based training is crucial for developing basic laparoscopic skills.
  • Distributed practice enhances training efficiency compared to massed practice.
  • The optimal interval between training sessions for laparoscopy remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if shorter intervals between training sessions are more efficient than longer intervals for proficiency-based laparoscopy simulator training.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized trial involving 39 medical students compared training intervals of 1-2 days (intervention) versus 6-8 days (control).
  • Participants practiced basic tasks and a procedural module on the LapSim® simulator until proficiency.
  • Retention was assessed 3-5 weeks later with a repeat proficiency test.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in mean time to reach proficiency during initial training (291 vs. 299 min).
  • No significant difference in mean time to reach proficiency during the retention test (94 vs. 96 min).
  • Statistical analysis showed no difference between groups (p=0.81 for training, p=0.91 for retention).

Conclusions:

  • The interval between training sessions did not impact the time to achieve proficiency or skill retention in laparoscopy simulation.
  • Findings suggest that both shorter and longer intervals are equally effective for this type of training.