Table 2 Questionare scores.

From: A randomized cohort study on the use of 3D printed models to enhance surgical training in suturing techniques

Question

Score

Before the training

1. How much improvement do you think you can get through the 3D printing model ? (1–10, 10 means great improvement)

8.8 ± 1.2

2. How important do you think it is for medical students to use surgical models for surgical training ? (1–10, 10 means very important)

8.1 ± 1.1

After the training

3. Do you think the 3D printing model is comfortable in this training ? (1–10, 10 means very comfortable)

8.4 ± 1.1

4. How important do you think it is for medical students to use surgical models for surgical training ? (1–10, 10 means very important)

8.9 ± 1.1

5. What do you think about the potential of 3D printing models in improving surgical skills? (1–10, 10 means very important)

8.4 ± 1.4

6. Comparison of Question 2 and Question 4 (P value)

0.029