{
  "id": 2890087,
  "title": "Evaluation of a novel multi-purpose ophthalmic block simulator amongst ophthalmology trainees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/evaluation-of-a-novel-multi-purpose-ophthalmic-block-simulator",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-23T23:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Scientific Reports",
    "slug": "scientific-reports",
    "url": "https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-55434-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This article evaluates a novel multi-purpose ophthalmic block simulator among ophthalmology trainees. Traditional training methods involve real patients and trial-and-error, leading to higher complication rates and poor patient experiences. The study piloted the simulator through a 3-pronged approach before and after a supervised workshop, measuring procedural confidence, competence, accurate needle positioning, and post-procedural akinesia. Trainees showed significant improvements in self-ranked confidence and competence (p = 0.018 and p = 0.047, respectively) and had improvements in consultant-rated akinesia, competence, and confidence (p > 0.05). Mean accuracy increased slightly after training but remained statistically insignificant. The authors conclude that this simulator is a useful, portable, and low-cost tool that aids in building confidence and competence in performing ophthalmic blocks, ultimately benefiting patient safety and reducing procedural complications.",
  "summary": "Scientific Reports, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55434-8 Evaluation of a novel multi-purpose ophthalmic block simulator amongst ophthalmology trainees",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}