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Table 2 Average scores of participant confidence in performing the m-TEER procedure. The items were scored on a 5-point likert scale (1 – not confident & 5 – highly confident)

From: Effectiveness of a new 3D printed simulator for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in enhancing the confidence and procedural skills of the operator

Participant category

Before training

After idealised model

After anatomical model

All participants

2.70 ± 1.61

3.20 ± 1.11

3.40 ± 1.06

Participants with experience

4.25 ± 0.70

3.75 ± 1.00

4.13 ± 0.60

Participants with no prior experience

1.30 ± 0.70

2.88 ± 1.10

2.77 ± 1.00