Virtual operating room for team training in surgery

Abstract Background We proposed to develop a novel virtual reality (VR) team training system. The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a VR operating room to simulate a surgical crisis scenario and evaluate the simulator for construct and face validity. Methods We mod...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2015-09, Vol.210 (3), p.585-590
Main Authors: Abelson, Jonathan S., M.D, Silverman, Elliott, P.A, Banfelder, Jason, Naides, Alexandra, Costa, Ricardo, Dakin, Gregory, M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Simulation
Feasibility Studies
General Surgery - education
Humans
Laparoscopy
Likert scale
New York
Operating room
Operating Rooms - organization & administration
Patient Care Team
Skills
Software
Surgery
Surveys and Questionnaires
Team training
Training
Validity
Virtual reality simulation
Visualization
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Summary:Abstract Background We proposed to develop a novel virtual reality (VR) team training system. The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a VR operating room to simulate a surgical crisis scenario and evaluate the simulator for construct and face validity. Methods We modified ICE STORM (Integrated Clinical Environment; Systems, Training, Operations, Research, Methods), a VR-based system capable of modeling a variety of health care personnel and environments. ICE STORM was used to simulate a standardized surgical crisis scenario, whereby participants needed to correct 4 elements responsible for loss of laparoscopic visualization. The construct and face validity of the environment were measured. Results Thirty-three participants completed the VR simulation. Attendings completed the simulation in less time than trainees (271 vs 201 seconds, P = .032). Participants felt the training environment was realistic and had a favorable impression of the simulation. All participants felt the workload of the simulation was low. Conclusions Creation of a VR-based operating room for team training in surgery is feasible and can afford a realistic team training environment.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.01.024