Abstract
BackgroundThere is an increasing demand for structured objective ex vivo training and assessment of laparoscopic psychomotor skills prior to implementation of these skills in practice. The aim of this study was to establish the internal validity of the TrEndo, a motion-tracking device, for implementation on a laparoscopic box trainer.MethodsFace validity and content validity were addressed through a structured questionnaire. To assess construct validity, participants were divided into an expert group and a novice group and performed two basic laparoscopic tasks. The TrEndo recorded five motion analysis parameters (MAPs) and time.ResultsParticipants demonstrated a high regard for face and content validity. All recorded MAPs differed significantly between experts and novices after performing a square knot. Overall, the TrEndo correctly assigned group membership in 84.7 and 95.7% of cases based on two laparoscopic tasks.ConclusionFace, content, and construct validities of the TrEndo were established. The TrEndo holds real potential as a (home) training device.
Highlights
There is an increasing demand for structured objective ex vivo training and assessment of laparoscopic psychomotor skills prior to implementation of these skills in practice
Participants demonstrated a high regard for face and content validity
The TrEndo correctly assigned group membership in 84.7 and 95.7% of cases based on two laparoscopic tasks
Summary
Face validity and content validity were addressed through a structured questionnaire. Participants were divided into an expert group and a novice group and performed two basic laparoscopic tasks. The TrEndo recorded five motion analysis parameters (MAPs) and time
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