Table 1

Realism rating of the 3D models course delegates

Please rate the realism of the 3D models for each of the following procedures and assessment in comparison to real patients or cadaversExcellentAbove averageAverageBelow averagePoorN/A
Assessment of stridor and performing flexible nasendoscopy43 (48%)34 (38%)9 (10%)2 (2%)0 (0%)2 (2%)
Assessing for and removing a foreign body of the nose36 (40%)41 (46%)11 (12%)0 (0%)0 (0%)2 (2%)
Assessing for and removing a foreign body of the ear52 (58%)29 (32%)9 (10%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Managing otitis externa with the insertion of a Pope otowick40 (44%)43 (48%)7 (8%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Managing a peritonsillar abscess with needle aspiration34 (38%)34 (38%)18 (20%)2 (2%)2 (2%)0 (0%)
Assessing for and removing a foreign body of the throat40 (44%)34 (38%)9 (10%)4 (4%)1 (1%)2 (4%)
Performing a tracheostomy*40 (44%)23 (26%)0 (0%)2 (2%)0 (0%)11 (12%)
Managing a post-thyroidectomy haematoma40 (44%)32 (36%)9 (10%)0 (0%)0 (0%)9 (10%)
Managing epistaxis including nasal packing and cautery38 (42%)31 (34%)21 (23%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Managing a post-tonsillectomy bleed36 (40%)41 (46%)4 (4%)0 (0%)0 (0%)9 (10%)
  • *14 delegates did not complete this question.

  • 3D, three dimensions; N/A, not available.