Remote teaching achieves competency outcomes equivalent to traditional learning for basic surgical skills in most studies¶
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q2 i? RT demonstrated comparable effectiveness to TL for basic surgical skill training in most included studies, with four trials reporting no difference in objective scores. → Morsund Lars Andreas Lars 2026
Evidence¶
Morsund Lars Andreas Lars 2026¶
Morsund Lars Andreas Lars, Singh Shraddha, Patel Agastya, Lancellotti Francesco, Satyadas Thomas. (2026). Computer-based surgical skill training: a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08830-7
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Thematic synthesis of 12 RT studies (7 basic, 5 advanced) in a systematic review of RCTs and prospective cohorts; the review reports four trials found "no difference in objective scores" between RT and TL groups.
"Four trails reported no difference in objective scores basic surgical skill training between the groups [6, 24, 27, 30], suggesting RT achieves equivalent competency outcomes."
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Related Claims¶
- Evidence for RT in advanced laparoscopic training is mixed, with cohort studies showing improvement but RCT findings inconsistent — related
- SDVT matches traditional learning for basic surgical tasks but underperforms for complex procedures — related
- For lower-stakes basic skills, AR shows noninferiority rather than superiority over traditional instruction — related
- Three comparative studies reported superior outcomes for distance simulation over traditional training, involving augmented reality telementoring, remote robotic teaching, and a virtual classroom — related
- Distance simulation of technical skills achieves skill outcomes comparable to traditional on-site training in most comparative studies — a broader claim this one bears on
- Telesimulation and remote-facilitated paediatric simulation achieved outcomes comparable to in-person training — a broader claim this one bears on
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