Abstract
Introduction and aids: Animal ex-vivo simulators are increasingly used for the training of basic as well as of advanced endoscopic procedures. The aim of the study was to analyze the participant´s assessment of the course.
Methods: A questionnaire based study. All participants involved in the following courses (hemostasis, perforation closure, endoscopic resection and polypectomy, endoscopic dissection, esophageal stenting and the use of OVESCO clips) filled in a questionnaire.
The participants answered questions concerning the benefit and quality of these courses using the visual analogue scale (from 0 = the worse to 100 = the best). Results: Altogether, 129 subjects participated in 32 courses.
A majority of them assessed the participation as beneficial (mean ± SD: 99,5 ± 1,5) and thought that a course improved their endoscopic skills (91,2 ± 13). A majority of participants also agreed that such courses should be compulsory in gastroenterological credentials (88,4 ± 18).
The participants evaluated similarly all the above mentioned course types. Conclusions:A majority of participants assess the hands-on training courses as beneficial, improving their endoscopic skills.
A majority of participants also agreed that such courses should be compulsory in gastroenterological credentials.