ArticleDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft2020
[Evaluation of a virtual reality simulator for learning direct ophthalmoscopy in student teaching].
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- Simulation models in direct ophthalmoscopy education: a systematic review.Canadian medical education journal · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of simulation-based training tools for technical and non-technical skills in ophthalmology.Eye (London, England) · 2020Pooled it
- Evaluation of medical student performance and satisfaction of simulator-based direct ophthalmoscopy training using a new refractive adjustment fundoscopic examination simulator-ICEyeModel: a comparative randomised crossover study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- [Ophthalmological surgery simulation: an interim assessment after 3 years of Homburg Simulation Days].Die Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- From Conventional OSCE to Virtual Reality-Enhanced OSCE: A Narrative Review of Promise and Pitfalls in Medical Education.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Review
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- Evaluation of a simulation-based ophthalmology education workshop for medical students: a pilot project.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Simulator-Based Versus Traditional Training of Fundus Biomicroscopy for Medical Students: A Prospective Randomized Trial.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2024Article
- Leadership in ophthalmology training : Opportunities and risks of medical specialist education.Die Ophthalmologie · 2024Review
- [Leadership in ophthalmology training : Opportunities and risks of medical specialist education].Die Ophthalmologie · 2023Review
- Efficacy of Simulator-Based Slit Lamp Training for Medical Students: A Prospective, Randomized Trial.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2023Article
- Implementation of microsurgery simulation in an ophthalmology clerkship in Germany: a prospective, exploratory study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
- Comparing Eyesi Virtual Reality Simulator and Traditional Teaching Methods for Direct Ophthalmoscopy: Students' Perspectives at Indiana University School of Medicine.Journal of academic ophthalmology (2017) · 2021Article
- [Ophthalmological student teaching-results of a survey at German universities].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of direct ophthalmoscopy in non-ophthalmological specialties seems to be decreasing in the clinical routine. This could be due to a lack of training and thus an uncertain assessment.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptance of learning direct ophthalmoscopy on a simulator in comparison to the classical teaching method among students. MATERIAL AND
methodsWithin the framework of the student block internship for ophthalmology, a total of 34 students took part in the project. The first group received classical training, the second group received simulator training. The learning success was assessed by an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
resultsThe simulator training group showed a significantly higher points score in individual disciplines. The subjects in the classical group achieved a learning success in the OSCE of 78%. In the simulator-based group a higher score of 91% was achieved with a lower scatter in all subdisciplines. DISCUSSION: The patient and instructor-independent availability of the teaching materials, a reduction of light exposure for patients and test subjects, as well as a standardized and controlled mediation of physiological and pathological findings can be emphasized as advantages of the tested simulator.
conclusionThe simulator-based training for learning direct funduscopy is effective. The virtual reality simulator evaluated in this project can improve the training of students and residents.
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