Table 2.

Comparison of the participants’ pre-course vs. post-course confidence rating for each educational learning-outcome domain

Educational domain	Domain rating by participants mean (SD), 0–5 Likert Scale
Knowledge of laparoscopic principles	1.7 (0.9) vs 2.7 (0.8), p < 0.0001*
Core laparoscopic skills	1.4 (0.8) vs 2.8 (0.8), p < 0.0001*
Intra-corporeal knot tying	0.6 (0.7) vs 2.2 (0.9), p < 0.0001*
Arranging urgent theatre cases	2.7 (1.0) vs 3.3 (0.6), p = 0.0004*
Preparing, draping, and operating room ergonomics	2.2 (1.0) vs 3.2 (0.5), p < 0.0001*
Identifying and handling open surgical instruments	2.2 (1.2) vs 3.0 (0.6), p < 0.0001*
Handling of common laparoscopic instruments	1.5 (0.9) vs 2.8 (0.7), p < 0.0001*
Writing operative notes	2.1 (1.0) vs 3.3 (0.6), p < 0.0001*
Conducting daily ward round of surgical patients	2.9 (0.7) vs 3.6 (0.6), p < 0.0001*
Obtaining informed consent for minor procedures	3.0 (0.8) vs 3.6 (0.5), p < 0.0003*
Dealing with challenging situations on the ward	2.7 (0.7) vs 3.2 (0.6), p < 0.0001*