The effect of blocked versus random task practice schedules on the acquisition, retention, and transfer of surgical skills
| dc.contributor.author | Rivard, Justin | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Gillman, Lawrence (Surgery) Milbrandt, Kris (Surgery) Francois, Jose (Family Medicine) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Park, Jason (Surgery) | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-01-07T19:26:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-01-07T19:26:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013-01-07 | |
| dc.degree.discipline | Surgery | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: How to optimally integrate simulation into a surgical training program is relatively unknown. We studied the effect of varying the practice schedule into either blocked or random patterns (termed contextual interference) on the long-term retention and transfer of surgical skills. Methods: 36 participants were randomized to practice 4 tasks from the Fundamental of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program using one of three training schedules (blocked, random, no training). Skill was assessed using FLS scoring and hand-motion efficiency scores. Results: A positive benefit of training was seen over the controls for all 4 tasks (p<0.05). No difference was seen between the blocked and random groups in the amount of skill acquired, skill learned, or transfer of skill. Conclusion: The application of contextual interference was unable to differentiate between the blocked and random training groups. This could be due to the complexity of the tasks and/or the inexperience of the learners. | en_US |
| dc.description.note | February 2013 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/14415 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Simulation | en_US |
| dc.subject | Practice Schedules | en_US |
| dc.subject | Laparoscopy | en_US |
| dc.subject | Motor Learning | en_US |
| dc.subject | Surgical Education | en_US |
| dc.title | The effect of blocked versus random task practice schedules on the acquisition, retention, and transfer of surgical skills | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |