Table 1 Participant characteristics, work experience as surgical trainees, previous experience with laparoscopic procedures and techniques, simulations, computer games and fine motoric activities (n = 24) [absolute and percent]
From: Stress responses in surgical trainees during simulation-based training courses in laparoscopy
Participant characteristics (n = 24) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Â | Number of participants | [%] |
Gender | ||
Male | 14 | 58.0 |
Female | 10 | 42.0 |
Work experience as surgical trainee (months) | ||
0–12 | 16 | 66.7 |
12–24 | 5 | 20.8 |
24–36 | 3 | 12.5 |
Previous experience as main surgeon using laparoscopic procedures (number of occasions) | ||
0–9 | 6 | 25.0 |
10–49 | 11 | 45.8 |
50–99 | 5 | 20.8 |
100–199 | 1 | 4.2 |
Previous experience as assisting surgeon using laparoscopic procedures (number of occasions) | ||
0–9 | 1 | 4.2 |
10–49 | 15 | 62.5 |
50–99 | 3 | 12.5 |
100–199 | 5 | 20.8 |
Previous training in technical laparoscopic simulation (hours) | ||
None | 3 | 12.5 |
1–9 | 12 | 50.0 |
10–49 | 7 | 29.2 |
100–199 | 1 | 4.2 |
200–249 | 1 | 4.2 |
Overall experience in playing computer games (years) | ||
None | 15 | 62.5 |
10> | 6 | 25.0 |
10< | 3 | 12.5 |
Overall experience in fine motoric activities; handcraft, needlework, play of musical instruments, or other similar activities (years). | ||
None | 12 | 50.0 |
10> | 8 | 33.3 |
10< | 4 | 16.7 |