High-fidelity simulation methods (simulators, 3D models, cadaver-based practice) are associated with superior Acquisition retention, though some studies report contradictory findings¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · quant-synthesis r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Advanced methodologies such as simulators, three-dimensional models, or cadaver-based practice were associated with superior Acquisition retention compared to traditional hands-on approaches. → Wang L‐W 2025 q2 i? Several studies found the opposite: e.g., simulator-based TEE training decayed more (−17.3%) than video-based instruction (−8.2%), and supplementary simulator training showed greater decline (−8.1%) than standard training (−3.6%). → Wang L‐W 2025 (2)

Evidence¶

Wang L‐W 2025¶

Wang L‐W, Liu C‐H, Li W‐Y, Chiang W‐C, Chiu Y‐L, Ma M H‐M, Chen H‐L, Yang C‐W. (2025). Is ultrasound training sustainable? A systematic review of competency retention in healthcare trainees. Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15751

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Review-level comparison across included studies (Appendix S4). Supporting examples cited include Kule et al (2022) reporting "a 36.5–68% improvement" with simulation-based mastery learning and Schott et al (2021) reporting minimal decay of 2.6% over 8 months.

"participants exhibited superior retention outcomes in the Acquisition domain when advanced methodologies, such as simulators, three‐dimensional models, or cadaver‐based practice, were incorporated, compared to traditional hands‐on approaches"

Wang L‐W 2025 (2)¶

Wang L‐W, Liu C‐H, Li W‐Y, Chiang W‐C, Chiu Y‐L, Ma M H‐M, Chen H‐L, Yang C‐W. (2025). Is ultrasound training sustainable? A systematic review of competency retention in healthcare trainees. Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15751

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The review reports contradictory individual findings: Zhao et al (2021), Ochoa et al (2019) (−35.6% vs −24.3%), Thomas et al (2013) (−19.1%), and Edrich et al (2014) (−8.1% vs −3.6%) all found simulation or 3D-model approaches did not improve retention.

"Zhao et al (2021) found that simulator‐based training for TEE interpretations led to greater skill decay (−17.3%) compared to video‐based instruction (−8.2%) at the 1‐month follow‐up"

Discussion¶

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