IR-based surgical training improved novice surgeons' self-confidence in oral surgery studies¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? IR-based Le Fort I osteotomy training improved novice surgeons' self-confidence and performance in the Pulijala et al. RCT. → Ruslin Muhammad 2026

Evidence¶

Ruslin Muhammad 2026¶

Ruslin Muhammad, Sjamsudin Endang, Hanafiah Olivia Avriyanti, Stevanie Carolina, Kurniawan Sri Hastuti, Anshar Muh, Boffano Paolo, Forouzanfar Tymour, Sukotjo Cortino. (2026). Exploring the impact of immersive reality for enhancing clinical training in dental education: a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09739-x

q2 · i? · review · r2

In the review's knowledge and skill improvement synthesis, the Pulijala et al. RCT (95 novice residents, Oculus Rift with Leap Motion versus a PowerPoint presentation) is reported as showing IR training "improved novice surgeons’ self-confidence and performance". No effect size is printed.

"Similarly, Pulijala et al. showed IR-based Le Fort I Osteotomy training improved novice surgeons’ self-confidence and performance [19]."

Discussion¶

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