Impact of a simulation-based induction programme in gastroscopy on trainee outcomes and learning curves

Table 3 Self-reported scores pre- and post-course

Skill	Median confidence score (IQR)		P value
	Pre-course	Post-course
Tip control	5 (2-7)	8 (7-9)	< 0.001
Torque steering	5 (2-6)	8 (7-9)	< 0.001
Intubation	3 (0-7)	7 (6-9)	< 0.001
Oesophagus to pylorus	5 (1-8)	9 (7-9)	< 0.001
Pyloric intubation	4 (0-7)	8 (7-9)	< 0.001
D2 intubation	3 (0-6)	7 (5-9)	< 0.001
Duodenal withdrawal	4 (0-7)	8 (5-9)	< 0.001
J manoeuvre	5 (1-8)	8 (7-9)	< 0.001
Retroflexed views	5 (2-7)	8 (6-9)	< 0.001
Overall visualisation	5 (2-7)	8 (7-9)	< 0.001
Image taking	4 (1-6)	8 (7-8)	< 0.001
Use of accessories	3 (0-5)	8 (6-9)	< 0.001

Analysis is based on the n = 20 who attended the course. P values are from Wilcoxon’s tests, with bold P values significant at P < 0.05. IQR: Interquartile range.