Can virtual-reality simulators assess experience and skill level of orthopaedic surgeons?

N. Vaughan; V.N. Dubey; T.W. Wainwright; R.G. Middleton

doi:10.1109/SAI.2015.7237133

Can virtual-reality simulators assess experience and skill level of orthopaedic surgeons?

N. Vaughan, V.N. Dubey, T.W. Wainwright, R.G. Middleton

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Abstract

A summary of 16 recent construct validity studies is provided by this research which assesses evidence demonstrating whether virtual reality (VR) simulators can be used to assess and score the skill levels of orthopaedic surgeons. The findings of this study are that there is overwhelming evidence that VR simulators can reliably assess the skill levels of orthopaedic trainees, which suggests that VR training could potentially be used as part of a residency testing or assessment tool for orthopaedic surgery. This research provides an analysis of virtual reality orthopaedic simulator construct validity. © 2015 IEEE.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2015 Science and Information Conference, SAI 2015
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	105-108
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/SAI.2015.7237133
Publication status	Published - 2 Sept 2015
Event	Science and Information Conference 2015 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 28 Jul 2015 → 30 Jul 2015

Conference

Conference	Science and Information Conference 2015
Abbreviated title	SAI 2015
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	28/07/15 → 30/07/15

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10.1109/SAI.2015.7237133

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