TableĀ 1

Overview of studies included and impact of feedback on performance

ReferenceCountrySpecialtySurgical procedureNumber of participating surgeonsTotal number of casesStudy design
Boyle et al13IrelandGeneral surgerySimulated laparoscopic colectomy285 per surgeonRCT
Boyle et al14IrelandGeneral surgerySimulated renal artery angioplasty186 per surgeonRCT (three arms)
Grantcharov et al15DenmarkGeneral surgeryCholecystectomy162 per surgeonRCT
  • RCT, randomised controlled trial.