Most learner-facing studies of technology-enhanced simulation in laparoscopic training report favorable learner responses, mainly confidence, satisfaction, perceived safety and self-efficacy¶

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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

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q2 i? Across 11 included studies, most learner-facing studies measuring perception, satisfaction, acceptance, confidence or self-efficacy reported favorable responses expressed through satisfaction, confidence, perceived safety, motivation, self-efficacy and willingness to engage in repeated practice. → Vega Ochoa AD 2026

Evidence¶

Vega Ochoa AD 2026¶

Vega Ochoa AD, Pinto Bautista HL, Weber Ipuana WJ, González Cuello MÁ, Díaz Pérez A. (2026). Student perceptions of technology-enhanced simulation resources in laparoscopic training: a scoping review and implications for surgical instrumentation. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-10009-z

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Narrative synthesis of the review's own included studies: of 11 studies included after screening 1,800 records, most learner-facing studies reported favorable responses. The review states favorable responses were "expressed through satisfaction, confidence, perceived safety, motivation, self-efficacy and willingness to engage in repeated practice." No pooled effect estimate was computed.

"most learner-facing studies that measured perception, satisfaction, acceptance, confidence or self-efficacy reported favorable responses to technology-enhanced simulation resources"

Discussion¶

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