Improvement of 3D versus control group for correctly answered multiple choice questions (MCQ) about cataract and glaucoma surgery and also separated according to gender
| Correctly answered MCQ (%) | All | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D n = 90 | 3D n = 55 | 3D n = 35 | ||
| control n = 82 | control n = 50 | control n = 32 | ||
| Questions also grouped according to predominantly topographical and theoretical understanding. Mean relative difference (%) in correct answered MCQ (3D control), 95% confidence interval (CI), p value of unpaired t test. Positive values indicate a better performance of the 3D group compared to the control group. | ||||
| All MCQ (n = 19) | 12% | 19% | 8% | |
| CI (95%) | (7 to 17) | (12 to 26) | (−1 to 17) | |
| p<0.0001 | p<0.0001 | p = 0.08 | ||
| Cataract MCQ (n = 9) | 14% | 20% | 9% | |
| CI (95%) | (7 to 21) | (12 to 28) | (−1 to 19) | |
| p<0.0001 | p<0.0001 | p = 0.16 | ||
| Glaucoma MCQ (n = 10) | 11% | 14% | 7% | |
| CI (95%) | (5 to 17) | (6 to 22) | (−1 to 15) | |
| p = 0.0002 | p = 0.0005 | p = 0.12 | ||
| Predominantly topographical understanding MCQ (n = 8) | 16% | 19% | 10% | |
| CI (95%) | (10 to 22) | (12 to 26) | (−1 to 21) | |
| p<0.0001 | p<0.0001 | p = 0.03 | ||
| Predominantly theoretical understanding MCQ (n = 11) | 7% | 14% | 4% | |
| CI (95%) | (1 to 13) | (7 to 21) | (−5 to 13) | |
| p = 0.002 | p = 0.0001 | p = 0.38 | ||