Table 5 The questions for the hands-on surgical skill training seminar. The number of the people per each point are shown. The seminar and the model used in the course were generally accepted very positively
Question | Number of people per each point (1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-point | 4-point | 3-point | 2-point | 1-point | |
Was the participation fee for this seminar (20,000 yen) appropriate? (very cheap:5- appropriate: 3- very expensive:1) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The feel and hardness of the probe, feeler, and screw insertion from the model were realistic | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
I could feel the probe and tap penetrating the cortical bone and the sensation of deviation | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
I was able to concentrate with a sense of realism on all the surgical procedures performed on the model | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The correction procedures and rod placement felt like they were being performed on a real patient | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
I think that combining classroom learning with practical training using models will deepen understanding of surgical strategies and techniques, rather than classroom learning alone | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
I think that what I learned from this model surgery can be immediately applied to actual cases | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Models are an effective way to learn spinal implant surgery | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Models are an effective way to learn new procedures such as osteotomy | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Models are an effective way to review and practice previously learned surgical techniques | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |