Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill
This study investigated the force variability of subjects with different level of surgical skills for different force levels. Twelve participants were recruited from three different levels of surgical experiences: A group of surgeon (N = 4), medical student (N = 3) and engineering student (N = 5) un...
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| author | Zawani Ahmmad, Siti Nor Chew, Zhen San Su, Eileen Lee Ming Yeong, Che Fai |
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| description | This study investigated the force variability of subjects with different level of surgical skills for different force levels. Twelve participants were recruited from three different levels of surgical experiences: A group of surgeon (N = 4), medical student (N = 3) and engineering student (N = 5) underwent a simple finger force control task using a custom developed ‘Force Matching’ module. Three different levels of target force were used: 2 N, 4 N, and 6 N. The task was performed simultaneously using right and left hands. The mean error of force was measured to compare the performance between the three group using Kruskal-Wallis test. A statistically significant difference was detected among the three groups at 2 N when using right hand. We also found that the surgeon group made less error compared to the two other groups at force level 4 N and 6 N for both hands. This finding has important implication for developing a parametric assessment model to evaluate basic skill level in surgical procedures. However, for most accurate result, a big sample size of subject is required |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-553342017-11-01T04:16:52Z http://eprints.utm.my/55334/ Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill Zawani Ahmmad, Siti Nor Chew, Zhen San Su, Eileen Lee Ming Yeong, Che Fai TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering This study investigated the force variability of subjects with different level of surgical skills for different force levels. Twelve participants were recruited from three different levels of surgical experiences: A group of surgeon (N = 4), medical student (N = 3) and engineering student (N = 5) underwent a simple finger force control task using a custom developed ‘Force Matching’ module. Three different levels of target force were used: 2 N, 4 N, and 6 N. The task was performed simultaneously using right and left hands. The mean error of force was measured to compare the performance between the three group using Kruskal-Wallis test. A statistically significant difference was detected among the three groups at 2 N when using right hand. We also found that the surgeon group made less error compared to the two other groups at force level 4 N and 6 N for both hands. This finding has important implication for developing a parametric assessment model to evaluate basic skill level in surgical procedures. However, for most accurate result, a big sample size of subject is required Penerbit UTM Press 2015-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/55334/1/YeongCheFai2015_ForceVariabilityasanObjectiveMeasureofSurgical.pdf Zawani Ahmmad, Siti Nor and Chew, Zhen San and Su, Eileen Lee Ming and Yeong, Che Fai (2015) Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill. Jurnal Teknologi, 74 (6). pp. 125-128. ISSN 2180-3722 http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/jt.v74.4677 DOI:10.11113/jt.v74.4677 |
| spellingShingle | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Zawani Ahmmad, Siti Nor Chew, Zhen San Su, Eileen Lee Ming Yeong, Che Fai Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title | Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title_full | Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title_fullStr | Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title_full_unstemmed | Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title_short | Force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| title_sort | force variability as an objective measure of surgical skill |
| topic | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| url | http://eprints.utm.my/55334/1/YeongCheFai2015_ForceVariabilityasanObjectiveMeasureofSurgical.pdf |
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