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Table 3 Results of the Likert scale questionnaire on using the guiding template

From: Does a novel 3D printed individualized guiding template based on cutaneous fiducial markers contribute to accurate percutaneous insertion of pelvic screws? A preliminary phantom and cadaver study

Statement

Median score

Phantom experiment

Cadaveric experiment

The biomimetic pelvic phantom models are high-fidelity as they highly simulate and reflect actual human anatomy

5

Not applicable

The guiding template is easy to use and fits with the pelvic specimens

4

4

Compared to traditional methods, this 3D printed guiding template was more helpful to assist with percutaneous pelvic screw insertion

4

4

This guiding template will be applicable in real surgical procedures

4

5

You are willing to use this guiding template on patients

4

4

You are willing to recommend this guiding template to your colleagues

4

4

  1. Key: IQR – interquartile range; 5 = strongly agree, 4 = agree, 3 = neutral, 2 = disagree, 1 = strongly disagree