The Impact of Different Simulator Characteristics on Transfer of Learning

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to explore the impact of different simulator characteristics on transfer of learning.

Detailed Description
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During an ISUOG basic training course, participants will be randomly assigned to 30 minutes of simulator training during which time they will practice the 2nd trimester US scan. A total of four different simulators are being used for training. After completing the practical basic training session, they shift the type of simulator that they trained on to one of the remaining three simulators. On this simulator, they are required to perform selected planes for the 2nd-trimester scan. The planes produced are recorded and evaluated by fetal medicine specialists using the ISUOG 20 planes checklist. The performances of participants coming from each of the four simulators are examined and the role of 1) type of simulator interaction (physical mannequin vs. virtual abdomen vs. fixed-point scan) and 2) the type of image acquisition (real US images vs. computer-generated images) are examined.

Official Title
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The Impact of Different Simulator Characteristics on Transfer of Learning

Conditions
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Simulation-based Medical Education, Ultrasound Simulation, Education, Professional

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: simulation types


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: ISUOG course participants Exclusion Criteria: More than 50 independent 2nd trimester US scan before attending the course.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Type of simulator - 1<br>VR simulator with physical mannequin and probe. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERVENTIONS BEING COMPARED ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SIMULATORS - NOT A DRUG! | Other: simulation types<br>* Different types of simulation interfaces and image acquisitions<br>|
| Other: Type of simulator - 2<br>VR simulator with virtual mannequin / abdomen PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERVENTIONS BEING COMPARED ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SIMULATORS - NOT A DRUG! | Other: simulation types<br>* Different types of simulation interfaces and image acquisitions<br>|
| Other: Type of image acquisition - 3<br>US images are acquired through real US volumes from patients PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERVENTIONS BEING COMPARED ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SIMULATORS - NOT A DRUG! | Other: simulation types<br>* Different types of simulation interfaces and image acquisitions<br>|
| Other: Type of image acquisition - 4<br>US images are acquired through computer-generated images. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERVENTIONS BEING COMPARED ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SIMULATORS - NOT A DRUG! | Other: simulation types<br>* Different types of simulation interfaces and image acquisitions<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Correct planes | Number of correct planes produced | 30 minutes |