Background Surgical training has traditionally been one of apprenticeship, where the
surgical trainee learns to perform surgery under the supervision of a trained surgeon. This is …

Background Surgical training has traditionally been one of apprenticeship, where the
surgical trainee learns to perform surgery under the supervision of a trained surgeon. This is …

Background Mental practice, the cognitive rehearsal of a task without physical movement, is
known to enhance performance in sports and music. Investigation of this technique in …

Background A lumbar puncture procedure's success depends on a competent physician
minimizing the risk of failing to get a sample and avoiding complications such as post-dural …

Abstract Aims of the Study Laparoscopic simulation has transformed skills acquisition for
many procedures. However, realistic nonbiological simulators for complex reconstructive …

Background Providing simulation training directly before an actual clinical procedure—or
'just-in-time'(JiT)—is resource intensive, but could improve both provider performance and …

Background Simulation in virtual environments has become a new paradigm for surgeon
training in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). However, this technology is expensive and …

Background Simulation has become a staple in the training of healthcare professionals with
accumulating evidence on its effectiveness. However, guidelines for optimal methods of …

Background The concept of warming-up before a performance has been accepted across
many disciplines including sports and music. In contrast, it is uncommon for a surgeon to …

Musculoskeletal discomfort is common among surgeons. Surveys show that 77–100% of
laparoscopic surgeons experience physical symptoms or discomfort attributed to operating …