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Table 2 ‘Population Intervention Comparison Outcomes’ (PICO) criteria for eligibility

From: Virtual reality simulation—the future of orthopaedic training? A systematic review and narrative analysis

Population

Medical trainees ranging from medical students to consultant level.

Intervention

VR training in orthopaedic surgery. Not restricted to specific surgical procedures or type of joint.

Comparison

No training/standard training/other simulation types.

Outcomes

Surgically relevant outcomes, including time to complete part or all of a procedure, damage to tissue and surgical skill checklists.