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Video-based coaching significantly enhances surgical skill acquisition.

A meta-analysis of 15 studies with 382 participants reveals that video-based coaching (VBC) markedly improves surgical technical skills. Participants who received VBC scored significantly higher than controls, with average performance scores showing a standardized mean difference of 0.71. Additionally, improvement from baseline to final performance also demonstrated a significant standard mean difference of 0.98. The majority found VBC to be a valuable training resource, highlighting its effectiveness as a tool in surgical education.

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