Investigating the Efficacy of Simulation Curricula in Neurosurgical Education
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Accuracy of catheter placement
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of simulation in neurosurgical training.
Detailed Description
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of simulation in neurosurgical training. This will be assessed using accuracy and speed tests in the placement of external ventricle drain catheters (EVDs). EVD placement is a relatively simple neurosurgical procedure aimed at inexperienced young trainees.
This study has two arms. The recruits are inexperienced trainees and/or interns and students who have never performed EVD placements before. The recruits are randomly assigned (using computer-based randomisation) to either Arm A or Arm B.
Recruits to Arm A undergo simulation training (computer simulation of the procedure, followed by simulation on a dead animal model), after which the recruits will attempt to perform an EVD procedure on their own, on a 3D-printed skull model that we designed.
Recruits to Arm B will witness an EVD placement as performed by an experienced surgeon, after the recruits will attempt to perform an EVD procedure on their own, using the aforementioned 3D-printed skull model. This mimics the ''see one, do one'' paradigm prevalent in surgical training.
The efficacy of the simulation training will be assessed using the following criteria:
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •never performed EVD placements before
Exclusion Criteria
- •any surgical experience with EVD placement
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Accuracy of catheter placement
Time Frame: immediately upon completion of the procedure
The placement of the catheter will be analysed by blinded assessors. Outcome: is the catheter in the ventricle (yes/no).
Speed of performing the procedure
Time Frame: immediately upon completion of the procedure
The time needed to complete the procedure will be recorded in seconds by blinded assessors.
Secondary Outcomes
- Subjective survey(To be taken immediately before and immediately after performing the EVD insertion)
Investigators
A. Nimer Amr
Investigator
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz