Virtual reality training improves economy-of-movement and error global rating scores compared with no additional training in one RCT¶

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Evidence · 1 study · causal r1 · q2
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q2 i? One RCT found the VR group had significantly greater improvement in economy of movement (P = 0.003) and error (P = 0.003) GRSs compared with the control group. → Humm Gemma; Mohan Helen Peter; Fleming Christina; Harries Rhiannon; Wood Christopher; Dawas Khaled; Stoyanov Danail; Lovat Laurence B 2022

Evidence¶

Humm Gemma; Mohan Helen Peter; Fleming Christina; Harries Rhiannon; Wood Christopher; Dawas Khaled; Stoyanov Danail; Lovat Laurence B 2022¶

Humm Gemma; Mohan Helen Peter; Fleming Christina; Harries Rhiannon; Wood Christopher; Dawas Khaled; Stoyanov Danail; Lovat Laurence B. (2022). The impact of virtual reality simulation training on operative performance in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BJS Open. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsopen/zrac086

q2 · i? · causal · r1

Single-centre RCT randomizing 20 participants to VR training or no additional training, assessed in the operating theatre pre- and post-intervention using the authors' five-domain GRS with eight participants analysed per arm; "economy of movement (P = 0.003) and error (P = 0.003)". The article notes only part of the procedure was assessed, excluding dissection of the hepatocystic triangle.

"This study found that the VR group had significantly greater improvement in their economy of movement (P = 0.003) and error (P = 0.003) GRSs compared with the control group39"

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

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