Virtual reality tools for training in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A systematic review
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BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative technology in endoscopy training, providing a simulated environment that closely resembles real-life scenarios and offering trainees a valuable platform to acquire and enhance their endoscopic skills. This systematic review will critically evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of VR-based training compared to traditional methods. AIM To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of VR-based training compared to traditional methods. By examining the current state of the field, this review seeks to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for further research and implementation of VR in endoscopic training. METHODS The study is a systematic review, following the guidelines for reporting systematic reviews set out by the PRISMA statement. A comprehensive search command was designed and implemented and run in September 2023 to identify relevant studies available, from electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. The results were systematically reviewed. RESULTS Sixteen articles were included in the final analysis. The total number of participants was 523. Five studies focused on both upper endoscopy and colonoscopy training, two on upper endoscopy training only, eight on colonoscopy training only, and one on sigmoidoscopy training only. Gastrointestinal Mentor virtual endoscopy simulator was commonly used. Fifteen reported positive results, indicating that VR-based training was fea…
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VR was used in 1 study, providing an immersive experience that increased participant engagement and enjoyment.
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- Authors
- Dương, T. Q., & Soldera, J.
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- Soldera, Jonathan
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- Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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- Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.
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- 2024-06-08
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- Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Surgical Simulation and Training
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Keywords
- virtual reality, gastrointestinal endoscopy training, colonoscopy training, sigmoidoscopy, patient discomfort, technical accuracy, simulation-based training
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