Table 3:
Results of the face validation questionnaire (Subjective preference of the VEST simulator)
| # | Question | Response scores | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | Mean | Std. Dev |
||
| 1 | Better understanding of electrosurgical principles | 5 | 4.33 | 0.98 |
| 2 | More effective compared to textbooks | 5 | 4.67 | 0.66 |
| 3 | More enjoyable compared to textbooks | 5 | 4.84 | 0.42 |
| 4 | Using VEST simulator in skills lab | 5 | 4.39 | 0.85 |
| 5 | VEST simulator recommendation | 5 | 4.55 | 0.67 |
| 6 | Changing OR practices | 4 | 3.82 | 1.20 |
| 7 | Tissue effects | 3 | 3.31 | 1.03 |
| 8 | Instrument handling | 3 | 3.02 | 1.01 |
| 9 | Overall realism | 3.5 | 3.52 | 0.76 |
| 10 | Quality of force feedback | 3 | 2.95 | 1.15 |
| 11 | Usefulness of force feedback | 4 | 3.33 | 1.16 |
| 12 | Usefulness in learning hand-eye coordination compared to an animal model | 4 | 3.82 | 1.01 |
| 13 | Usefulness in learning electrosurgical technique compared to an animal model | 4 | 3.94 | 0.94 |