Evaluation of a low-fidelity ear surgery simulator in a low-resource setting.

Evaluation of a low-fidelity ear surgery simulator in a low-resource setting.

J Laryngol Otol. 2017 Oct 30;:1-7

Authors: Luu K, Straatman L, Nakku D, Westerberg B, Carter N, Clark M

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The provision of healthcare education in developing countries is a complex problem that simulation has the potential to help. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-cost ear surgery simulator, the Ear Trainer.
METHODS: The Ear Trainer was assessed in two low-resource environments in Cambodia and Uganda. Participants were video-recorded performing four specific middle-ear procedures, and blindly scored using a validated measurement tool. Face validity, construct validity and objective learning were assessed.
RESULTS: The Ear Trainer provides a realistic representation of the ear. Construct validity assessment confirmed that experts performed better than novices. Participants displayed improvement in all tasks except foreign body removal, likely because of a ceiling effect.
CONCLUSION: This study validates the Ear Trainer as a useful training tool for otological microsurgical skills in developing world settings.

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