Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners

Background: Utilising ultrasound technology has resulted in higher success and lower complication rates during regional anaesthesia (RA) procedures. Proper training is necessary to accurately identify structures, optimise images, and improve hand-eye coordination. Simulation training using immersive...

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Main Authors: Mokhtar, Mohammad Nizam; Suhaini, Siti Aisyah; Chan, Weng Ken; Khalid, Iskandar; Tan, Kok Wang; Lim, Angelina Chia Chia; Budiman, Maryam; Samsudin, Afifah; Azizeh, Asmah; Madiman, Vimal Varma Spor; Izaham, Azarinah
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author Mokhtar
Mohammad Nizam; Suhaini
Siti Aisyah; Chan
Weng Ken; Khalid
Iskandar; Tan
Kok Wang; Lim
Angelina Chia Chia; Budiman
Maryam; Samsudin
Afifah; Azizeh
Asmah; Madiman
Vimal Varma Spor; Izaham
Azarinah
spellingShingle Mokhtar
Mohammad Nizam; Suhaini
Siti Aisyah; Chan
Weng Ken; Khalid
Iskandar; Tan
Kok Wang; Lim
Angelina Chia Chia; Budiman
Maryam; Samsudin
Afifah; Azizeh
Asmah; Madiman
Vimal Varma Spor; Izaham
Azarinah
Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
Education & Educational Research
author_facet Mokhtar
Mohammad Nizam; Suhaini
Siti Aisyah; Chan
Weng Ken; Khalid
Iskandar; Tan
Kok Wang; Lim
Angelina Chia Chia; Budiman
Maryam; Samsudin
Afifah; Azizeh
Asmah; Madiman
Vimal Varma Spor; Izaham
Azarinah
author_sort Mokhtar
spelling Mokhtar, Mohammad Nizam; Suhaini, Siti Aisyah; Chan, Weng Ken; Khalid, Iskandar; Tan, Kok Wang; Lim, Angelina Chia Chia; Budiman, Maryam; Samsudin, Afifah; Azizeh, Asmah; Madiman, Vimal Varma Spor; Izaham, Azarinah
Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
English
Article
Background: Utilising ultrasound technology has resulted in higher success and lower complication rates during regional anaesthesia (RA) procedures. Proper training is necessary to accurately identify structures, optimise images, and improve hand-eye coordination. Simulation training using immersive virtual environments and simulation models has enabled this competency training to be conducted safely before performing on patients. We conducted a study to compare the simulator performance and users' feedback on a Blue Phantom Regional Anaesthesia Ultrasound Training Block and NeedleTrainer (TM). Methods: Forty-seven participants were recruited via convenient sampling during a RA workshop for novice practitioners. They were divided into the N or B group and then crossover to experience using both Blue Phantom and NeedleTrainer model. Time-to-reach-target, first-pass success rate, and complication rate were assessed, while the learning and confidence scores were rated using six-item and three-item questionnaires, respectively, via a 5-point Likert scale. Results: Blue Phantom model has a longer time-to-target as compared to the NeedleTrainer model (16 +/- 8 vs 8 +/- 3 s, p < 0.001), higher first- pass success rate (100% vs 80.9%), and lower complication rate (0% vs 19.1%). Higher overall learning satisfaction scores (28 +/- 4 vs 25 +/- 4, p = 0.003) and confidence scores after training (13 +/- 2 vs 12 +/- 2, p < 0.001) were recorded for the Blue Phantom model. Conclusions: We postulated that the artificial intelligence structure recognition software enables NeedleTrainer users to attain shorter time-to-target. That being said, Blue Phantom provides better operator learning satisfaction, improved confidence, higher success and lower complication rates among novice RA practitioners, possibly due to greater tactile feedback during the simulated training.
BMC

1472-6920
2024
24
1
10.1186/s12909-024-06361-7
Education & Educational Research

WOS:001362391300002
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001362391300002
title Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
title_short Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
title_full Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
title_fullStr Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of NeedleTrainer™ and ultrasound tissue simulator in a simulated environment among novice regional anaesthesia practitioners
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description Background: Utilising ultrasound technology has resulted in higher success and lower complication rates during regional anaesthesia (RA) procedures. Proper training is necessary to accurately identify structures, optimise images, and improve hand-eye coordination. Simulation training using immersive virtual environments and simulation models has enabled this competency training to be conducted safely before performing on patients. We conducted a study to compare the simulator performance and users' feedback on a Blue Phantom Regional Anaesthesia Ultrasound Training Block and NeedleTrainer (TM). Methods: Forty-seven participants were recruited via convenient sampling during a RA workshop for novice practitioners. They were divided into the N or B group and then crossover to experience using both Blue Phantom and NeedleTrainer model. Time-to-reach-target, first-pass success rate, and complication rate were assessed, while the learning and confidence scores were rated using six-item and three-item questionnaires, respectively, via a 5-point Likert scale. Results: Blue Phantom model has a longer time-to-target as compared to the NeedleTrainer model (16 +/- 8 vs 8 +/- 3 s, p < 0.001), higher first- pass success rate (100% vs 80.9%), and lower complication rate (0% vs 19.1%). Higher overall learning satisfaction scores (28 +/- 4 vs 25 +/- 4, p = 0.003) and confidence scores after training (13 +/- 2 vs 12 +/- 2, p < 0.001) were recorded for the Blue Phantom model. Conclusions: We postulated that the artificial intelligence structure recognition software enables NeedleTrainer users to attain shorter time-to-target. That being said, Blue Phantom provides better operator learning satisfaction, improved confidence, higher success and lower complication rates among novice RA practitioners, possibly due to greater tactile feedback during the simulated training.
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