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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a teaching tool for anatomy education.
Am J Surg. 2008 Jul; 196(1):120-4.AJ

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Virtual reality simulators provide an effective learning environment and are widely used. This study evaluated the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator (ES3; Lockheed Martin) as a tool for anatomic education.

METHODS

Two medical student groups (experimental, n = 8; control, n = 7) studied paranasal sinus anatomy using either the simulator or textbooks. Their knowledge was then tested on the identification of anatomic structures on a view of the nasal cavities.

RESULTS

The mean scores were 9.4 +/- 0.5 and 5.1 +/- 3.0 out of 10 for the simulator and textbook groups, respectively (P = .009). Moreover, the simulator group completed the test in a significantly shorter time, 5.9 +/- 1.1 versus 8.3 +/- 2.0 minutes (P = .021). A survey asking the students to rate their respective study modality did not materialize significant differences.

CONCLUSION

The ES3 can be an effective tool in teaching sinonasal anatomy. This study may help shape the future of anatomic education and the development of modern educational tools.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Solyar A
Department of Otolaryngology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA. asolyar@netscape.net
Cuellar H
No affiliation info available
Sadoughi B
No affiliation info available
Olson TR
No affiliation info available
Fried MP
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MeSH

AnatomyComputer SimulationEducation, Medical, UndergraduateEducational MeasurementEducational TechnologyEndoscopyHumansNasal CavityParanasal SinusesStudents, Medical

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18374890

Citation

Solyar, Alla, et al. "Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a Teaching Tool for Anatomy Education." American Journal of Surgery, vol. 196, no. 1, 2008, pp. 120-4.
Solyar A, Cuellar H, Sadoughi B, et al. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a teaching tool for anatomy education. Am J Surg. 2008;196(1):120-4.
Solyar, A., Cuellar, H., Sadoughi, B., Olson, T. R., & Fried, M. P. (2008). Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a teaching tool for anatomy education. American Journal of Surgery, 196(1), 120-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.06.026
Solyar A, et al. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a Teaching Tool for Anatomy Education. Am J Surg. 2008;196(1):120-4. PubMed PMID: 18374890.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator as a teaching tool for anatomy education. AU - Solyar,Alla, AU - Cuellar,Hernando, AU - Sadoughi,Babak, AU - Olson,Todd R, AU - Fried,Marvin P, Y1 - 2008/04/02/ PY - 2007/04/16/received PY - 2007/06/22/revised PY - 2007/06/22/accepted PY - 2008/4/1/pubmed PY - 2008/7/17/medline PY - 2008/4/1/entrez SP - 120 EP - 4 JF - American journal of surgery JO - Am J Surg VL - 196 IS - 1 N2 - BACKGROUND: Virtual reality simulators provide an effective learning environment and are widely used. This study evaluated the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Simulator (ES3; Lockheed Martin) as a tool for anatomic education. METHODS: Two medical student groups (experimental, n = 8; control, n = 7) studied paranasal sinus anatomy using either the simulator or textbooks. Their knowledge was then tested on the identification of anatomic structures on a view of the nasal cavities. RESULTS: The mean scores were 9.4 +/- 0.5 and 5.1 +/- 3.0 out of 10 for the simulator and textbook groups, respectively (P = .009). Moreover, the simulator group completed the test in a significantly shorter time, 5.9 +/- 1.1 versus 8.3 +/- 2.0 minutes (P = .021). A survey asking the students to rate their respective study modality did not materialize significant differences. CONCLUSION: The ES3 can be an effective tool in teaching sinonasal anatomy. This study may help shape the future of anatomic education and the development of modern educational tools. SN - 1879-1883 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/18374890/Endoscopic_Sinus_Surgery_Simulator_as_a_teaching_tool_for_anatomy_education_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -