Mental rotation ability shows a specific, significant influence on MIS learning and operative performance¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2018 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Mental rotation ability was found to have a clear impact on operative performance in MIS. → Vajsbaher Tina 2018

Evidence¶

Vajsbaher Tina 2018¶

Vajsbaher Tina, Schultheis Holger, Francis Nader K. (2018). Spatial cognition in minimally invasive surgery: a systematic review. BMC Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-018-0416-1

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review's Results section states that among the 26 included studies, mental rotation ability showed a clear impact on operative performance. The Discussion adds that novices with stronger mental rotation ability "can acquire the required technical skills at a faster rate".

"Mental rotation ability was found to have a clear impact on operative performance and mental practice was identified as an effective tool to enhance performance, pre-operatively."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Spatial Ability — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

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