Table 2 F.
Questions related to resources/personnel
| Round 3 Rating |
Round 2 Rating |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1. Is the cost of implementing simulator training offset by reduced complications? |
3.9±0.9 | 3.8±1.2 |
| 2. Is there a cost benefit of using simulators for training compared to traditional teaching modalities? |
3.6±1.0 | 4.0±1.0 |
| 3. What are the challenges and motivating factors for faculty and resident participation in skills lab training and how can it be encouraged? |
3.5±1.1 | 3.5±1.1 |
| 4. What are the best methods for training the simulation trainers and what should be the requirements? |
3.2±1.0 | 3.4±1.0 |
| 5. What is the comparative effectiveness of nonsurgical personnel vs. surgeons in teaching and assessing residents? |
2.9±1.0 | 3.4±1.0 |