Simulation training improves resident performance in operative hysteroscopic resection techniques.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a simulated training scenario improved resident performance in operative hysteroscopic resection.


METHODS
An interventional cohort study evaluated the ability of a hysteroscopic simulation model to improve resident performance in hysteroscopy. Residents were evaluated on operative hysteroscopy before training and at 1 and 6 months after training. Two physician graders, who were blinded to training status, evaluated the residents' performances. Statistical analyses included the chi2 and the t test, as appropriate.


RESULTS
Hysteroscopic simulation training was associated with a reduction in operative times (11.8 minutes vs 7.4 minutes; P < .001) and resection times (4.3 minutes vs 2.4 minutes; P < .007) 1 month after training. At 6 months, total operative times were greater compared with those measured at 1 month, but resection times differed minimally. The total number of questions regarding hysteroscopic knowledge that were answered correctly increased from 15 to 26 (P < .001).


CONCLUSIONS
Training that used a simulation hysteroscopic model improved resident performance.
Burchard
Elizabeth R
ER
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Lockrow
Ernest G
EG
Zahn
Christopher M
CM
Dunlow
Susan G
SG
Satin
Andrew J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D017145:Models, Educational; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014741:Video Recording