Background and Objectives There are several different commercially available virtual-reality robotic simulators, but very little comparative data. We compared the face and content validity of 3 robotic surgery simulators and their pricing and availability. Methods Fifteen participants completed one task on each of the following: dV-Trainer (dVT; Mimic Technologies, Inc., Seattle, Washington, ...

Simulation allows the opportunity for repeated practice in controlled, safe conditions. Moulage uses materials such as makeup to simulate clinical presentations. Moulage fidelity can be assessed by face validity (realism) and content validity (appropriateness). The aim of this project is to compare the fidelity of professional moulage to non-professional moulage in the context of a burns manage...

Dear Editor: I write to congratulate Fisher et al for their work on the Eye Surgical Skills Assessment Test (ESSAT) for ophthalmology residency. The determination of the validity of tools for assessing resident competency is a crucial part of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education outcomes project over time. It might be worthwhile for the readership to understand how different...

Lack of use and development teaching materials, especially in science content, which causes learning activities not to run optimally. This study aims develop an interactive e-module with content that has been tested for validity. research uses the ADDIE model consists five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. However, this was only carried out until stage, i...

Introduction: Many patients who have had strokes suffer from dysphagia which can lead to aspiration pneumonia in 20% to 25% of cases. Early assessment of dysphagia has can reduce the risk of death and the cost of medical care. The present study developed a questionnaire to assess dysphagia in adult patients who have suffered strokes and determined the validity and reliability o...