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Trainee-perceived benefits of a virtual temporal bone competition
Alexander Yao1, Emma Richards2, C Lucy Dalton3
1ENT Department, Worcester Royal Hospital, Worcester, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 14, 2024
Summary
This virtual reality temporal bone simulator competition provided valuable learning experiences for otolaryngology trainees. The novel educational approach was positively received, enhancing surgical skills and anatomical understanding.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation
- Otolaryngology Training
Background:
- Traditional otolaryngology training faces challenges in providing consistent surgical practice.
- Virtual reality (VR) simulation offers a promising avenue for enhancing surgical skills acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived benefits of a VR temporal bone simulator drilling competition for otolaryngology trainees.
- To assess trainee motivation, learning, and enjoyment of the VR simulation competition.
Main Methods:
- Regional otolaryngology trainees participated in a VR temporal bone drilling competition using the Voxel-Man TempoSurg simulator.
- Expert scoring assessed drilling performance, while questionnaires evaluated motivators, perceived learning, and enjoyment on a 10-point Likert scale.
Main Results:
- Sixty-one percent of participants cited learning/education as their primary motivator.
- Ninety-four percent believed the VR simulation would improve intra-operative performance in mastoidectomy and anatomical understanding.
- All participants found the competition enjoyable, with 83% feeling the competitive aspect enhanced the experience.
Conclusions:
- The VR temporal bone drilling competition is a novel and effective educational tool in otolaryngology.
- Trainees perceived significant benefits in surgical skill and anatomical knowledge acquisition through this simulation.
- The competitive format positively contributed to trainee engagement and learning in otolaryngology education.
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