Jonathan S Abelson1, Elliott Silverman2, Jason Banfelder3, Alexandra Naides3, Ricardo Costa2, Gregory Dakin2. 1. Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10068, USA. Electronic address: jsa9004@nyp.org. 2. Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10068, USA. 3. Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We proposed to develop a novel virtual reality (VR) team training system. The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a VR operating room to simulate a surgical crisis scenario and evaluate the simulator for construct and face validity. METHODS: We modified ICE STORM (Integrated Clinical Environment; Systems, Training, Operations, Research, Methods), a VR-based system capable of modeling a variety of health care personnel and environments. ICE STORM was used to simulate a standardized surgical crisis scenario, whereby participants needed to correct 4 elements responsible for loss of laparoscopic visualization. The construct and face validity of the environment were measured. RESULTS: Thirty-three participants completed the VR simulation. Attendings completed the simulation in less time than trainees (271 vs 201 seconds, P = .032). Participants felt the training environment was realistic and had a favorable impression of the simulation. All participants felt the workload of the simulation was low. CONCLUSIONS: Creation of a VR-based operating room for team training in surgery is feasible and can afford a realistic team training environment.
BACKGROUND: We proposed to develop a novel virtual reality (VR) team training system. The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of creating a VR operating room to simulate a surgical crisis scenario and evaluate the simulator for construct and face validity. METHODS: We modified ICE STORM (Integrated Clinical Environment; Systems, Training, Operations, Research, Methods), a VR-based system capable of modeling a variety of health care personnel and environments. ICE STORM was used to simulate a standardized surgical crisis scenario, whereby participants needed to correct 4 elements responsible for loss of laparoscopic visualization. The construct and face validity of the environment were measured. RESULTS: Thirty-three participants completed the VR simulation. Attendings completed the simulation in less time than trainees (271 vs 201 seconds, P = .032). Participants felt the training environment was realistic and had a favorable impression of the simulation. All participants felt the workload of the simulation was low. CONCLUSIONS: Creation of a VR-based operating room for team training in surgery is feasible and can afford a realistic team training environment.