A scoping review investigating the effects of simulation based training on surgical skills and confidence of Ophthalmology trainees in performing Glaucoma, Oculoplastic and Orbital surgical procedures.
Sarah Hignett,
Sheema Khan,
Michael Williams
Abstract:Background: Reduced clinical training opportunities and ethical concerns of trainees newly learning surgical procedures on patients have necessitated consideration of the role of simulation. Simulation allows a standardised training format which is reproducible, but it is not known if it has translational downstream improvements in patient care.Methods: The aim of this review is to assess the effects of simulation based training on surgical skills and confidence of Ophthalmology trainees within the Ophthalmic … Show more
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