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Table 3 The data between the two groups before teaching

From: Application of multidirectional stitching technology in a laparoscopic suturing instructional program: a randomized controlled trial

 

Time (min)

Thread length (cm)

Overall score

Accuracy of needle entry

Stability of the knot

Tissue integrity

Tightness of the tissue

Experimental group

15.6 ± 1.70

23.1 ± 1.07

4.0 ± 0.73

0.75 ± 0.44

1.15 ± 0.37

0.90 ± 0.31

1.20 ± 0.41

Control group

14.7 ± 1.22

23.0 ± 1.10

3.7 ± 0.57

0.60 ± 0.50

1.10 ± 0.31

1.23 ± 0.32

1.78 ± 0.34

t

1.82

0.44

1.45

1.00

0.47

1.00

1.71

P

0.077

0.665

0.154

0.324

0.643

0.324

0.095

  1. Data are mean ± SD
  2. Overall score: The total score of the following 4 items