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Application of computer technologies in increasing of psychomotor skills in surgery
Khalifeh Gh.
, g.khalife@scu.ac.ir
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  Introduction: Nowadays, computer technologies are an important part of daily life for many teens and youths, and their popularity increases every day. From the most popular and most exiting computer technologies are computer games. Computer games have several advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages of the games are epileptic attack, physical injuries, cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure, and the advantages of these games are increasing the accuracy of visual, spatial visualization and visual-motor skill. According to research conducted, computer technologies improve psychomotor skills in surgery, particularly in laparoscopic surgery.

Conclusion: Computer instruction technologies are practical teaching tools to enhance the psychomotor skills in surgery. Young surgeons, who deal with computer technologies, have a better performance in the surgery, especially in laparoscopic surgery than their colleagues. So, consideration of computer games in surgical training can help to improve surgeons’ psychomotor skills, and also can help the interaction between surgeons and screen interface in surgery.
Keywords: Computer Technologies, Computer Games, Training, Surgery, Psychomotor skills
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Article Type: Systematic Review | Subject: Health
Received: 2011/07/11 | Accepted: 2011/09/26 | Published: 2012/07/15


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