Neurosurgical simulation models developed in Latin America and the Caribbean : a scoping review

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Simulation training is an educational tool that provides technical and cognitive proficiency in a risk-free environment. Several models have recently been presented in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, many of them were presented in non-indexed literature and not included in international reviews. This scoping review aims to describe the simulation models developed in LAC for neurosurgery training. Specifically, it focuses on assessing the models developed in LAC, the simulated neurosurgical procedures, the model's manufacturing costs, and the translational outcomes. Simulation models developed in LAC were considered, with no language or time restriction. Cadaveric, ex vivo, animal, synthetic, and virtual/augmented reality models were included for cranial and spinal procedures. We conducted a review according to the PRISMA-ScR, including international and regional reports from indexed and non-indexed literature. Two independent reviewers screened articles. Conflicts were resolved by a third reviewer using Covidence software. We collected data regarding the country of origin, recreated procedure, type of model, model validity, and manufacturing costs. Upon screening 917 studies, 69 models were developed in LAC. Most of them were developed in Brazil (49.28%). The most common procedures were related to general neurosurgery (20.29%), spine (17.39%), and ventricular neuroendoscopy and cerebrovascular (15.94% both). Synthetic models were the most frequent ones (38.98%). The manufacturing cost ranged from 4.00 to 2005.00 US Dollars. To our knowledge, this is the first scoping review about simulation models in LAC, setting the basis for future research studies. It depicts an increasing number of simulation models in the region, allowing a wide range of neurosurgical training in a resource-limited setting.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:47

Enthalten in:

Neurosurgical review - 47(2023), 1 vom: 30. Dez., Seite 24

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cuello, Javier Francisco [VerfasserIn]
Bardach, Ariel [VerfasserIn]
Gromadzyn, Guido [VerfasserIn]
Ruiz Johnson, Agustín [VerfasserIn]
Comandé, Daniel [VerfasserIn]
Aguirre, Emilio [VerfasserIn]
Ruvinsky, Silvina [VerfasserIn]

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High fidelity simulation training
Journal Article
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical procedure
Review
Simulation training
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 03.01.2024

Date Revised 03.01.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10143-023-02263-2

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NLM366498002