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Table 2 Task Completion Time in novice and experienced Medical Students

From: Comparison of suturing models: the effect on perception of basic surgical skills

Suturing Model

Median (IQR)

Previous Suturing Experience

Median (Interquartile range)

P Value

Yes

No

 

Orange

12.2 (9.41–14.3)

10.43 (9.43–12.8)

12.28 (9.42–14.4)

0.358

Pork Fat Skin

14.39 (12.0–18.09)

13 (10.69–14.46)

15.1 (12.15–18.5)

< 0.05

Dry Sponge

9.55 (8.19–12.0)

8.7 (7.41–9.43)

10.06 (8.3–12.0)

< 0.05

Silicon Rubber Pad

12.02 (9.13–17.13)

9.94 (8.3–12.2)

12.15 (10.1–18.12)

< 0.05

  1. Values expessed in minutes. Statistical analysis with Mann Whitney-u test