Role of virtual reality simulation in endoscopy training

• 作者: Faidon--Marios Laskaratos Louis Harpham--Lockyer Owen Epstein Pasquale Berlingieri
• 来源期刊: 世界胃肠内镜杂志：英文版（电子版）
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: VIRTUAL REALITY COLONOSCOPY SIGMOIDOSCOPY Endoscop
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（18）
• 页码范围: 1287-1294
• 页数: 8页
• 分类号: R57

摘要

Recent advancements in virtual reality graphics and models have allowed virtual reality simulators to be incorporated into a variety of endoscopic training programmes. Use of virtual reality simulators in training programmes is thought to improve skill acquisition amongst trainees which is reflected in improved patient comfort and safety. Several studies have already been carried out to ascertain the impact that usage of virtual reality simulators may have upon trainee learning curves and how this may translate to patient comfort. This article reviews the available literature in this area of medical education which is particularly relevant to all parties involved in endoscopy training and curriculum development. Assessment of the available evidence for an optimal exposure time with virtual reality simula-tors and the long-term benefits of their use are also discussed.