RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Can simulators be applied to improve cataract surgery training: a systematic review
JF BMJ Open Ophthalmology
JO BMJ Open Ophth
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e000488
DO 10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000488
VO 5
IS 1
A1 Taha Muneer Ahmed
A1 Badrul Hussain
A1 M A Rehman Siddiqui
YR 2020
UL http://bmjophth.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000488.abstract
AB Objective The purpose of this paper was to conduct a systematic review of existing literature on simulation-based training of cataract surgery. Available literature was evaluated and projections on how current findings could be applied to cataract surgery training were summarised. The quality of included literature was also assessed.Methods and analysis The PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were searched for articles pertaining to simulation training in cataract surgery on 18 November 2019. Selected articles were qualitatively analysed.Results A total of 165 articles were identified out of which 10 met inclusion criteria. Four studies reported construct validity of the EyeSi simulator. Six studies demonstrated improved surgical outcomes corresponding to training on the simulator. Quality assessment of included studies was satisfactory.Conclusion Current studies on simulation training in cataract surgery all point towards it being an effective training tool with low risk of study biases confounding this conclusion. As technology improves, surgical training must embrace and incorporate simulation technology in training.