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Table 2 Questionnaire to test the face validity of the model and the exercise

From: A valid model for testing and training laparoscopic psychomotor skills

Questions

Score of the total population (n = 192)

Face validity of the model for testing and training LPS

 Q1

Ability to test camera navigation (E1)

8.4 (7.6–9.1)

 Q2

Ability to train camera navigation (E1)

9.0 (8.0–9.8)

 Q3

Ability to test hands–eyes coordination (laparoscopic forceps handling with the DH) (E2)

8.6 (7.6–9.6)

 Q4

Ability to train hands–eyes coordination (laparoscopic forceps handling with the DH) (E2)

8.4 (7.0–9.5)

 Q5

Ability to test bimanual coordination (laparoscopic forceps handling with the DH and NDH simultaneously) (E3)

8.6 (7.7–9.7)

 Q6

Ability to train bimanual coordination (laparoscopic forceps handling with the DH and NDH simultaneously) (E3)

9.0 (7.9–9.8)

 Q7

Overall value of the model as a testing tool

8.8 (8.0–9.4)

 Q8

Overall value of the model as a training tool

9.0 (8.0–9.8)

Face validity of the model for actual laparoscopic surgery

 Q9

Relevance of the model for actual laparoscopic surgery

8.4 (7.2–9.3)

 Q10

Realism of the model to simulate the female pelvis

7.3 (5.3–9.0)

 Q11

Realism of the model to simulate the movements required to perform laparoscopic surgery in the pelvis

8.4 (7.0–9.5)

  1. Median (inter-quartile range) scores of a 10-cm VAS (0: not realistic/good/useful; 10: very realistic/good/useful) are presented