Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
Abstract
Background: Training in endoscopy has traditionally been based upon an apprenticeship model, where novices develop their skills on real patients under the supervision of experienced endoscopists. In an effort to prioritise patient safety, simulation training has emerged as a means to allow novices to practice in a risk-free environment. This is the second update of the review, which was first published in 2012 and updated in 2018. It evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) simulation training in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Objectives: To determine whether VR simulation training can supplement and/or replace early conventional endoscopy training (apprenticeship model) in diagnostic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and/or sigmoidoscopy for health professions trainees with limited or no prior endoscopic experience.
Search methods: We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and 13 other databases, together with reference checking and handsearching of review articles, conference abstracts and proceedings, to identify the studies included in the review. We conducted database searches to 18 October 2023, and grey literature searches to December 2023.
Selection criteria: We included randomised and quasi-randomised clinical trials comparing VR endoscopy simulation training to any other method of endoscopy training (e.g. conventional patient-based training, another form of endoscopy simulation), or no training. We also included trials comparing two different methods of…
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