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- Title
How much feedback is necessary for learning to suture?
- Authors
O'Connor, A; Schwaitzberg, S D; Cao, C G L
- Abstract
Many laparoscopic simulation training systems exist and have been shown to transfer learning of surgical skills to the operating room. The manner in which the training is structured to maximize learning has not been examined. There are many aspects to the acquisition of laparoscopic skills during training, one of which is the availability of knowledge of results (KR). Knowledge of results is information about the outcome of motor skill execution, usually provided to individuals at the end of the execution. The timing and nature of KR can affect how well people learn new motor skills. In addition, detailed instruction during learning can also affect skill acquisition. We studied the effects of KR and instruction on the learning curve of a suturing and knot-tying task. We hypothesized that KR was necessary for skill acquisition, and that detailed instruction would help trainees to learn to perform the task more correctly and reach a performance plateau earlier. In addition, the overall workload of a trainee during training would decrease as skills improved, especially when KR and coaching were provided.
- Publication
Surgical endoscopy, 2008, Vol 22, Issue 7, p1614
- ISSN
1432-2218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-007-9645-6