400+ Validation Studies
Evidence-based Simulation Training
Find here a selection of validation studies, the culmination of extensive research and rigorous validation processes providing evidence of the validity and reliability of our simulation technology, which helped pave the way for revolutionizing surgical education and training. Based on some of the studies we have established proficiency-based curricula which are integrated into our simulators.
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Abstract
Simulation is used in anesthesia training to reinforce didactic learning. The authors hypothesized that knowledge acquisition in the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) could be accomplished better through the use of a simulator than with online or web-based learning. A total of 71 student registered nurse anesthetists were randomly assigned to either web-based or simulator-based TEE training. Using the same rubric, each group was instructed to use 11 views to identify 12 different cardiac structures. In addition, 15 cardiac abnormalities (“pathologies”) were identified through either the simulator or a web-based link. The effect of the interventions were measured using a video-based (ExamSoft) assessment to validate improved knowledge of cardiac structures, recognition of ultrasonographic views, and identification of cardiac pathology. Although both groups demonstrated significant improvement, students who trained with the simulator scored higher than the web-based group, 69.4 vs 42.3 (P < .01). Scores were compared using the Mann-Whitney test and 2-tailed t tests. Implementation of TEE training using either modality improved TEE-related knowledge, and both are recommended as a supplement to conventional didactic training.