Article: Head-to-head comparison of practice with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography computer and mechanical simulators by experienced endoscopists and trainees

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TitleHead-to-head comparison of practice with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography computer and mechanical simulators by experienced endoscopists and trainees
AuthorsLeung, J1 5
Lim, B1 4 5
Ngo, C1 5
Lao, WC6
Wing, LY6
Hung, I2
Li, M6
Leung, FW3
KeywordsComputer Simulator
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp)
Ercp Mechanical Simulator
Simulation Training
Issue Date2012
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Asia. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/DEN
CitationDigestive Endoscopy, 2012, v. 24 n. 3, p. 175-181 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1443-1661.2011.01209.x
AbstractBackground and Aim: The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) mechanical simulator (EMS) and computer simulator (ECS) are described herein. No direct hands-on comparison has been reported to reflect the perception of trainers and trainees regarding the efficacy of each model for trainee ERCP education. We compared the trainers' and trainees' assessments of the EMS and ECS for trainee education. Methods: Eighteen gastrointestinal trainees and 16 trainers with varying ERCP experience completed a questionnaire survey before and after practice with each simulator at hands-on ERCP practice workshops. They carried out scope insertion, selective bile duct cannulation, guidewire negotiation of a bile duct stricture, biliary papillotomy and insertion of a single biliary stent using both simulators. Main outcome measurement was respondents' assessments of comparative efficacy of EMS and ECS practice for trainee education. Results: Compared to pre-practice evaluation, both EMS and ECS received higher scores after hands-on practice. Both trainers and trainees showed significantly greater increases in scores for EMS when compared with ECS in facilitating understanding of ERCP procedure, enhancing confidence in carrying out ERCP and the simulator as a credible option for supplementing clinical ERCP training (P < 0.05). Participants also scored EMS significantly higher in realism and usefulness as an instructional tool. Conclusions: Both computer and mechanical simulators are accepted modalities for ERCP training. The current data (based on a head-to-head comparison of hands-on practice experience) indicate EMS practice is rated higher than ECS practice in supplementing clinical ERCP training. EMS offers the additional advantage of coordinated practice with real equipment and accessories. © 2011 Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.
ISSN0915-5635
2011 Impact Factor: 1.194
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.082
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1443-1661.2011.01209.x
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dc.contributor.authorLeung, J
dc.contributor.authorLim, B
dc.contributor.authorNgo, C
dc.contributor.authorLao, WC
dc.contributor.authorWing, LY
dc.contributor.authorHung, I
dc.contributor.authorLi, M
dc.contributor.authorLeung, FW
dc.date.accessioned2012-09-05T05:31:57Z
dc.date.available2012-09-05T05:31:57Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractBackground and Aim: The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) mechanical simulator (EMS) and computer simulator (ECS) are described herein. No direct hands-on comparison has been reported to reflect the perception of trainers and trainees regarding the efficacy of each model for trainee ERCP education. We compared the trainers' and trainees' assessments of the EMS and ECS for trainee education. Methods: Eighteen gastrointestinal trainees and 16 trainers with varying ERCP experience completed a questionnaire survey before and after practice with each simulator at hands-on ERCP practice workshops. They carried out scope insertion, selective bile duct cannulation, guidewire negotiation of a bile duct stricture, biliary papillotomy and insertion of a single biliary stent using both simulators. Main outcome measurement was respondents' assessments of comparative efficacy of EMS and ECS practice for trainee education. Results: Compared to pre-practice evaluation, both EMS and ECS received higher scores after hands-on practice. Both trainers and trainees showed significantly greater increases in scores for EMS when compared with ECS in facilitating understanding of ERCP procedure, enhancing confidence in carrying out ERCP and the simulator as a credible option for supplementing clinical ERCP training (P < 0.05). Participants also scored EMS significantly higher in realism and usefulness as an instructional tool. Conclusions: Both computer and mechanical simulators are accepted modalities for ERCP training. The current data (based on a head-to-head comparison of hands-on practice experience) indicate EMS practice is rated higher than ECS practice in supplementing clinical ERCP training. EMS offers the additional advantage of coordinated practice with real equipment and accessories. © 2011 Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.
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dc.identifier.citationDigestive Endoscopy, 2012, v. 24 n. 3, p. 175-181 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1443-1661.2011.01209.x
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1443-1661.2011.01209.x
dc.identifier.epage181
dc.identifier.hkuros208193
dc.identifier.issn0915-5635
2011 Impact Factor: 1.194
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.082
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.scopuseid_2-s2.0-84860603784
dc.identifier.spage175
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/163486
dc.identifier.volume24
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherBlackwell Publishing Asia. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/DEN
dc.publisher.placeAustralia
dc.relation.ispartofDigestive Endoscopy
dc.relation.referencesReferences in Scopus
dc.subjectComputer Simulator
dc.subjectEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp)
dc.subjectErcp Mechanical Simulator
dc.subjectSimulation Training
dc.titleHead-to-head comparison of practice with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography computer and mechanical simulators by experienced endoscopists and trainees
dc.typeArticle
Author Affiliations
  1. UC Davis Medical Center
  2. The University of Hong Kong
  3. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  4. Kaiser Permanente
  5. null
  6. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital