Development of virtual ophthalmic surgical skills training

Author:

Gupta ChandniORCID,Henein ChristinORCID,Ashton Christopher,Makuloluwa Achini,Mathew Rashmi G.ORCID

Abstract

Abstract Background This study aims to assess whether ophthalmic surgical skills can be taught successfully online to a diverse international and interprofessional student group. Methods Mixed methods study involving 20 students and 5 instructors. Each student completed a pre-session and post-session questionnaire to assess their perceptions regarding online instruction. Changes in questionnaire responses were analysed using Wilcoxon signed rank (SPSS 25). Semi-structured interviews were conducted to assess instructor perceptions towards virtual surgical skills teaching. Thematic analysis was undertaken using NVivo 12.0 software. Results There was a 100% completion rate of pre- and post-session questionnaires. Prior to the session, lack of instructor supervision and inability to provide constructive feedback were emergent themes from students. Pre-session concerns regarding online delivery: 40% of students thought their view of skills demonstration would be negatively impacted, 60% their level of supervision and 55% their interaction with instructors. Following the session 10%, 15% and 5% held this view respectively. All students were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ regarding the ‘Surgeon’s View’ camera angle as well as the use of breakout rooms. 75% perceived an improvement in their confidence in instrument handling, 80% in cable knot tying and 70% in suture tying. Overall student rating for the virtual surgical skills session was 8.85 (±1.19) out of 10 (10 being most satisfied). Conclusions We demonstrate that successful delivery of a virtual ophthalmic surgical skills course is feasible. We were able to widen accessibility and participation through virtual delivery, which has future implications for ophthalmic surgical teaching and its reach.

Funder

UCL Transformative Agreement (Compact Agreement) for Open Access

Have applied for funding from Moorfields Eye Charity to enable article to be open access.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Ophthalmology

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