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Table 1 Differences in performance between the pre-training and post-training on the written exam, self-expressed interest in diagnostic radiology, confidence in ability to perform CT-guided spine procedures, and number of needle readjustments required to achieve target location, as compared between the Control group and Training group

From: Efficacy of using a 3D printed lumbosacral spine phantom in improving trainee proficiency and confidence in CT-guided spine procedures

 

Control Group

Training Group

Pre-training

Post-training

 

Pre-training

Post-training

 

Variable

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

p

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

p

Exam Score

1.8 ± 0.75

3 ± 0

0.004

2.3 ± 0.95

2.7 ± 0.5

0.31

Confidence in Ability

1.83 ± 2.0

5.8 ± 1.6

0.004

1 ± 0

6.1 ± 1.1

0.00001

Needle Adjustments

7.2 ± 1.5

x

x

8.0 ± 1.3

5.4 ± 1.5

0.005