ArticleCanadian medical education journal2020
Recent evidence on visual-spatial ability in surgical education: A scoping review.
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- Shaping the future of cardiac interventions and cardiac surgeries: The impact of virtual reality and artificial intelligence.Global cardiology science & practice · 2025Review
- Visuospatial abilities and 3D-printed based learning.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Article
- Visuospatial ability is associated to 2D laparoscopic simulator performance amongst surgical residents.Surgery open science · 2023Article
- Mixed Reality Improves 3D Visualization and Spatial Awareness of Bone Tumors for Surgical Planning in Orthopaedic Oncology: A Proof of Concept Study.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2023Article
- Burnout and Cognitive Functioning: Are We Underestimating the Role of Visuospatial Functions?Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Review
- Different approaches to selection of surgical trainees in the European Union.BMC medical education · 2021Article
- Writing, reading, and critiquing reviews.Canadian medical education journal · 2021Article
- This is a valuable editorial on assertiveness!Canadian medical education journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding the relationships between structures is critical for surgical trainees. However, the heterogeneity of the literature on visual-spatial ability (VSA) in surgery makes it challenging for educators to make informed decisions on incorporating VSA into their programs. We conducted a scoping review of the literature on VSA in surgery to provide a map of the literature and identify where gaps still exist for future research.
methodsWe searched databases until December 2019 using keywords related to VSA and surgery. The resulting articles were independently screened by two researchers for inclusion in our review.
resultsWe included 117 articles in the final review. Fifty-nine articles reported significant correlations between VSA tests and surgical performance, and this association is supported by neuroimaging studies. However, it remains unclear whether VSA should be incorporated into trainee selection and whether there is a benefit of three-dimensional (3D) over two-dimensional (2D) training.
conclusionsIt appears that VSA correlates with surgical performance in the simulated environment, particularly for novice learners. Based on our findings, we make suggestions for how surgical educators may use VSA to support novice learners. Further research should determine whether VSA remains correlated to surgical performance when trainees move into the operative environment.
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