Mastery Learning - does the method of learning make a difference in skills acquisition for robotic surgery?

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Published Date: May 16, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Few studies compare the effectiveness of blocked vs random practice conditions in minimally invasive surgery training, and none have evaluated these in robotic surgery training.

Authors

  • Karen L Siroen
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Christopher D W Ward
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Abelardo Escoto
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Michael D Naish
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Yves Bureau
    Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Rajni V Patel
  • Christopher M Schlachta
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Sayra M Cristancho
    Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Ana Luisa Trejos

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