With regard to simulated work-integrated learning (WIL), Rahm, Wieser, Bauer, Waibel, Meyer, Gerber and Fucentese (2018) report that most studies demonstrate virtual reality based simulator training does result in improvement of technical skills. They tested the efficacy of a standardized, competency based training protocol for arthroscopy—also called arthroscopic or keyhole surgery, which is a minimally invasive surgical examination, and sometimes treatment of damage, of a joint. Clinical training (work-integrated learning in the medical field) of medical residents is both a demanding and time consuming job in teaching hospitals. Arthroscopy skills cannot be acquired by observation and assisting alone. Virtual reality competency based simulator training has been found to be at least of equal value as direct observation, animal and/or cadaver models or videotape learning tools. Although the initial investment of a simulator is high, as is service expenses, the benefit of a potentially 24/7 availability of a training tool is deemed increasingly important because hands-on operation time is getting less for residents.
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Rahm, S., Wieser, K., Bauer, D.E., Waibel, F.W.A., Meyer, D.C., Gerber, C, & Fucentese, S.F. 2018. Efficacy of standardized training on a virtual reality simulator to advance knee and shoulder arthroscopic motor skills. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19. Accessed electronically from https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-018-2072-0
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