Table 3 Self-assessment of pre- and post-course confidence of unit 2

Simple interrupted stich

1.59 ± 0.21

4.13 ± 0.16

< 0.0001

1.70 ± 0.19

3.91 ± 0.13

< 0.0001

Vertical mattress suture (Donati)

1.01 ± 0.18

3.69 ± 0.17

< 0.0001

1.21 ± 0.16

3.31 ± 0.14

< 0.0001

Subcuticular running suture

1.08 ± 0.13

2.91 ± 0.18

< 0.0001

1.10 ± 0.14

3.08 ± 0.14

< 0.0001

Forehand throw

0.62 ± 0.12

2.80 ± 0.17

< 0.0001

0.90 ± 0.13

2.79 ± 0.16

< 0.0001

Backhand throw

0.58 ± 0.11

2.63 ± 0.17

< 0.0001

0.80 ± 0.13

2.50 ± 0.16

< 0.0001