Abstract
This study prospectively compared the rates of skill acquisition in ileocolonoscopy in 2 consecutive groups of trainees in paediatric gastroenterology, with 1 cohort exposed to virtual endoscopy. All paediatric gastroenterology trainees rotating through our department during a 7-year period between 1997 and 2004 were formally assessed while performing ileocolonoscopies using a trainer case-by-case method. Fourteen consecutive trainees with no previous experience of ileocolonoscopy were assessed. Comparison of rates of skill acquisition and lesion recognition using multiple linear regressions revealed a significant acceleration of achievement of endoscopic goals (P < 0.0001) in the group with prior exposure to virtual endoscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 699-701 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Colonoscopy
- Education
- Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal
- Paediatrics
- Virtual