Table 5.
Intergroup comparison of the cumulative error parameter score for all five attempts of the four exercises
| Exercise | Parameter | Intervention (3D) | Control (2D) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise 1—Peg board II | Drops (no.) | 1.5 (1–3.5) | 3 (2–4) | 0.14 |
| Instrument collisions (no.) | 14 (9.25–19) | 17 (12.5–28.5) | 0.12 | |
| Exercise 2—Thread the rings | Drops (no.) | 4 (2–10.25) | 6 (3–7) | 0.57 |
| Instrument collisions (no.) | 61 (42.25–66.5) | 71 (38–80.5) | 0.26 | |
| Exercise 3—Ring tower transfer | Drops (no.) | 4 (2.75–7) | 5 (5–10.5) | 0.07 |
| Instrument collisions (no.) | 3.5 (0–9.5) | 9 (3.5–12) | 0.09 | |
| Wire collisions (no.) | 96 (80–112.5) | 120 (108.5–131.5) | 0.008* | |
| Tower knockoffs (no.) | 3 (1–6.25) | 4 (1–8) | 0.40 | |
| Exercise 4—Wound closure—horizontal | Instrument collisions (no.) | 41.5 (29.25–66.5) | 78 (27–122) | 0.12 |
| Missed targets (no.) | 31.5 (25.5–48.75) | 59 (23–100) | 0.12 |
All values are listed as median and interquartile range
*Statistically significant values