Assessment methods for surgical skill
The increasingly sophisticated technologies have now been able to provide assistance for surgeons to improve surgical performance through various training programs. Equally important to learning skills is the assessment method as it determines the learning and technical proficiency of a trainee. A c...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Published: |
2011
|
| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/45614/ |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | The increasingly sophisticated technologies have now been able to provide assistance for surgeons to improve surgical performance through various training programs. Equally important to learning skills is the assessment method as it determines the learning and technical proficiency of a trainee. A consistent and rigorous assessment system will ensure that trainees acquire the specific level of competency prior to certification. This paper reviews the methods currently in use for assessment of surgical skill and some modern techniques using computer-based measurements and virtual reality systems for more quantitative measurements |
|---|