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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2014; 6(5): 193-199
Published online May 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i5.193
Using motion capture to assess colonoscopy experience level
Morten Bo Svendsen, Louise Preisler, Jens Georg Hillingsoe, Lars Bo Svendsen, Lars Konge
Morten Bo Svendsen, Lars Konge, Centre for Clinical Education, University of Copenhagen and the Capital Region of Denmark, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Louise Preisler, Jens Georg Hillingsoe, Lars Bo Svendsen, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Author contributions: Svendsen MB, Preisler L, Hillingsoe JG, Svendsen LB and Konge L designed the research; Svendsen MB, Preisler L, Hillingsoe JG and Konge L performed the research; Svendsen MB, Svendsen LB and Konge L analyzed the data; Svendsen MB, Preisler L, Hillingsoe JG, Svendsen LB and Konge L wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Louise Preisler, MD, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 7-9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. louise@preisler.dk
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Received: November 25, 2013
Revised: February 17, 2014
Accepted: April 11, 2014
Published online: May 16, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Motion capture for motion analysis can be used to discriminate between experienced and novice performers of colonoscopy. We analyzed the motion patterns of the technical procedure of inserting the colonoscope from anus to cecum in a simulation set-up. The technical differences between novice and experienced endoscopists observed in this study are important because they can help shape skills that will lead to competence in colonoscopy. In the future, this technique might be useful in the training and education of future colonoscopists in a clinical setting.