Superiority of Simulator-Based Training Compared With Conventional Training Methodologies in the Performance of Transseptal Catheterization

Abstract

The TSP-C training with virtual reality results in shorter training times and superior post-training performance.

A Study of the Effect of Dyad Practice Versus That of Individual Practice on Simulation-Based Complex Skills Learning and of Students’ Perceptions of How and Why Dyad Practice Contributes to Learning

“…However, both may contribute to more efficient learning practices and in part explain why students learn more quickly from simulation training than from clinical training. 49 Our study has several limitations. First, we included medical students instead of cardiology residents.…”

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Recommendations for Patient Selection, Procedural Techniques, Patient Management and Follow-up, Definitions, Endpoints, and Research Trial Design

“…Simulation technologies are evolving that could help trainees gain experience with fundamental techniques in the early phase of learning procedural skills or the recognition and management of acute complications such as cardiac tamponade. 1250,1282,1283 There are substantial differences among laboratories in the use of radiographic contrast imaging, EAM or echocardiography, and the number and types of catheters used to identify electrical endpoints and to perform ablation. The degree of expertise gained in the use of a specific technology will depend on where training is completed, as well as the duration of training.…”

ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 Update of the Clinical Competence Statement on Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures

“…Supported by accumulating evidence, many educators advocate the use of simulator-based training as a means to complement conventional training in interventional cardiology. [123][124][125][126] There are emerging data suggesting that simulators might serve to identify low-ability operators; however, the writing committee acknowledges current technological and access limitations currently exist, presenting challenges to the widespread use of simulation. …”