JOURNAL ARTICLE

Construct validity of the LapSim: Can the LapSim virtual reality simulator distinguish between novices and experts?

K. W. van DongenE. TournoijDavid C. van der ZeeMarlies P. SchijvenIvo A. M. J. Broeders

Year: 2007 Journal:   Surgical Endoscopy Vol: 21 (8)Pages: 1413-1417   Publisher: Springer Science+Business Media

Abstract

Our results show that performance of the various tasks on the simulator corresponds to the respective level of endoscopic experience in our research population. This study demonstrates construct validity for the LapSim virtual reality simulator. It thus measures relevant skills and can be integrated in an endoscopic training and assessment program.

Keywords:
Construct validity Virtual reality Session (web analytics) Construct (python library) Endoscopic surgery Medicine Simulation Medical physics Physical therapy Computer science Endoscopy Surgery Human–computer interaction Patient satisfaction

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Topics

Surgical Simulation and Training
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Surgery
Anatomy and Medical Technology
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Biomedical Engineering
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Surgery
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