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Face and content validation of a novel three-dimensional printed temporal bone for surgical skills development

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2015

M J Da Cruz  and
H W Francis
M J Da Cruz*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
H W Francis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Melville da Cruz, c/o Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia E-mail: melville.dacruz@sydney.edu.au
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Abstract

Objective:

To assess the face and content validity of a novel synthetic, three-dimensional printed temporal bone for surgical skills development and training.

Methods:

A synthetic temporal bone was printed using composite materials and three-dimensional printing technology. Surgical trainees were asked to complete three structured temporal bone dissection exercises. Attitudes and impressions were then assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Previous cadaver and real operating experiences were used as a reference.

Results:

Trainees’ experiences of the synthetic temporal bone were analysed in terms of four domains: anatomical realism, usefulness as a training tool, task-based usefulness and overall reactions. Responses across all domains indicated a high degree of acceptance, suggesting that the three-dimensional printed temporal bone was a useful tool in skills development.

Conclusion:

A sophisticated three-dimensional printed temporal bone that demonstrates face and content validity was developed. The efficiency in cost savings coupled with low associated biohazards make it likely that the printed temporal bone will be incorporated into traditional temporal bone skills development programmes in the near future.

Keywords

Temporal Bone3D PrintingTraining

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Supplement S3 , July 2015 , pp. S23 - S29
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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Footnotes

Presented at the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 64th Annual Scientific Meeting, 31 March 2014, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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