In order to construct and evaluate the validity argument for the Objective Structured
Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS), based on Kane's framework, we conducted a …

Introduction Recent advancements in surgical technology, reduced working hours, and
training opportunities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increase in …

The authors describe the first surgical case adopting the combination of real-time
augmented reality and wearable computing devices such as Google Glass (Google Inc …

Context Fidelity is widely viewed as an important element of simulation instructional design
based on its purported relationship with transfer of learning. However, higher levels of …

Background The complexity of the operating room requires a surgeon to have both technical
ability and an array of nontechnical skills. The emphasis on technical skills during surgical …

Musicians typically rehearse far away from their audiences and in practice rooms that differ
significantly from the concert venues in which they aspire to perform. Due to the high costs …

Despite its short history, surgical simulation has been successfully introduced into surgical
residency programs in an effort to augment training. A wide range of simulator types and …

Background Tools for assessment of technical skills are a crucial part of surgical education.
They provide trainees with quantitative feedback highlighting both proficiency and areas for …

Purpose With non-technical skills (NTS) deficits being recognised as a major cause for error
in surgery, there is an increasing interest in their training and evaluation. A growing number …

The reduction in time for training at the workplace has created a challenge for the traditional
apprenticeship model of training. Simulation offers the opportunity for repeated practice in a …