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Dataset of prefrontal transcranial direct-current stimulation to improve early surgical knot-tying skills
- Source :
- Data in Brief, Vol 35, Iss , Pp 106905- (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2021.
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Abstract
- Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) has previously demonstrated promising effects in improving surgical performance with motor region stimulation [1–4]. However, extensive prior research has revealed an important role of the prefrontal cortex in surgical skill development [5,6]. This article presents the data of a double-blind randomized sham-controlled trial investigating the effect of prefrontal tDCS on knot-tying performance [7]. Data was collected from an active (n = 20) and sham (n = 20) group across three blocks: pre-, online- (during) and post-tDCS. Group and block differences of knot-tying performance were analyzed using a Generalized linear mixed model and supported with a Friedman's test. Further sub-analyses were conducted to compare high vs. low skilled individuals and initial vs. last knots. Subjective workload was assessed after each block using a SURG-TLX questionnaire and side-effects of the tDCS block were recorded using an additional survey.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23523409
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 106905-
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Data in Brief
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.913deb4374b44509fdface7ccb288d9
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106905