Perceived Effectiveness Of A 4-Day Simulations-Based Training Course In Msics & Phacoemulsification Surgery.
Published 2025 - 43rd Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: PO333 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/vdms-8556
Authors: Maria A. Henriquez* 1 , Melisa Camargo 2 , Julio Rodríguez 2 , Rolando Rojas 2 , Jose Chauca 3 , Luis Izquierdo Jr. 4
1Research department,Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes,Lima,Peru;Faculty of Human Medicine,Universidad Ricardo Palma,Lima,Peru, 2Research department,Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes,Lima,Peru, 3Research department,Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes,Lima,Peru;Department of Statistics, Demography, Humanities and Social Sciences,Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia,Lima,Peru, 4Research department,Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes,Lima,Peru;San Fernando School of Medicine,Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos,Lima,Peru
Purpose
To assess the percieved benefit and effectiveness of a uniques simulation-based surgical training course in MSICS and Phacoemulsification procedure.
Setting
The paper discusses responses from a group of 92 ophthalmology trainees from across the globe who underwent a standardized, structured, 4-day simulation-based training course in either MSICS or Phacoemulsification procedure. The trainees were requested to provide feedback on the different aspects of the training.
Methods
92 trainees were requested to provide thier feedback on a 4-day, standardized, structured, simulation based surgical traininig course in either MSICS or Phacoemulsification procedure. The responses were captured in a end of the course Feedback form.
Some of the survey questions are as mentioned below.
How close was the simulation to realism?
How much did the course prepare them for live surgery?
How confident do they feel at the end of the course?
Did they find the course to be effective in achieving its objectives, in terms of skills and knowledge?
Results
More than 90% of the trainees responded with Agreed or Strongly Agreed grades for questions related to realism, surgical preparedness, confidence and overall effectiveness of the simulation-based training courses.
Conclusions
Simulation-based training in ophthalmic surgery can play a significant role in preparing trainee surgeons for live surgeries by increasing their confidence levels and adding a sense of preparedness. This helps establish the effectiveness of the innovative training modality. The translation of these benefits to live surgery although well established needs further evaluation for optimization. Simulation based training can play a key role in strengthening cataract surgical training programs.Its advantages/disadvantages, limitations/challenges need to be discussed thoroughly to explore its full potential.