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Table 3 Description of outcome evaluation

From: An intelligent grasper to provide real-time force feedback to shorten the learning curve in laparoscopic training

Evaluation index

Description

Maximum absolute force (Newton)

The highest absolute force during the measurement, which may cause tissue damage in the laparoscopic surgery.

SD of absolute force (Newton)

The standard deviation of the absolute force that can reflect the stability during the gripping tasks.

Force feedback system evaluation scale

The scale used to evaluate the satisfaction of the design of the system equipped with force feedback.

Training feedback evaluation scale

The scale used to evaluate the training effect by self-rating, which involves skills improving, operating confidence, etc.

NASA Task Load Index

The scale includes questions of the participants’ operating feeling during the training.