Measuring the effect of an auditory cognitive distraction on technical and cognitive performance during a simulated laparoscopic procedure

Physical and computer-based simulators are used to help residents and medical students practise various surgical techniques. Within the operating room, auditory cognitive distractions often occur. Currently, limited studies examine the effect of increasing task complexity and multi-tasking on expert...

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Main Author: Thakkar, Vidhi
Other Authors: Gerald M Fried (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2012
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=106356