Abstract
Purpose To describe ophthalmology residents' motivation and self-efficacy during cataract surgery training and to assess the relationship of self-efficacy and motivation on both simulator (Eyesi) and real-life surgical performance. Methods Prospective cohort study using a within-subject design. Eight residents were asked to fill out questionnaires on self-efficacy and motivation towards the Eyesi simulator and real-life cataract surgery at three different moments. Simulator performance was derived from the instrument's output. Patient charts were reviewed to assess real-life surgical performance. Results Comparative analysis, using a paired sampled t-test, showed a significant increase in self-efficacy towards real-life cataract surgery after completing the cataract training on the simulator (p=0.005). Furthermore, we found a significant correlation between total tasks to complete the cataract training and self-efficacy scored after working with the simulator (p=0.038). Motivation towards the simulator remained stable over time and seemed not to be influenced by simulator or real-life performance. Conclusions We found evidence that performance on the simulator correlated with residents' self-efficacy scored after the simulator training, supporting the theory that self-efficacy is determined by prior performance. Self-efficacy seemed inversely related to the ease of completion of a task: delivery of a greater effort leads to more satisfaction and a higher perceived self-efficacy towards this particular task. Future studies should include more subjects to provide a more accurate insight in the role of self-efficacy and motivation in training complex surgical skills.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- cataract training
- Eyesi®
- motivation
- self-efficacy
- virtual reality