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Watling CJ, Ginsburg S. Assessment, feedback and the alchemy of learning. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 53:76-85. [PMID: 30073692 DOI: 10.1111/medu.13645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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CONTEXT Models of sound assessment practices increasingly emphasise assessment's formative role. As a result, assessment must not only support sound judgements about learner competence, but also generate meaningful feedback to guide learning. Reconciling the tension between assessment's focus on judgement and decision making and feedback's focus on growth and development represents a critical challenge for researchers and educators. METHODS We synthesise the literature related to this tension, framed around four trends in education research: (i) shifting perspectives on assessment; (ii) shifting perspectives on feedback; (iii) increasing attention on learners' perceptions of assessment and feedback, and (iv) increasing attention on the influence of culture on assessment and feedback. We describe factors that produce and sustain this tension. RESULTS The lines between assessment and feedback frequently blur in medical education. Models of programmatic assessment deliberately use the same data for both purposes: low-stakes individual data points are used formatively, but then are added together to support summative judgements. However, the translation of theory to practice is not straightforward. Efforts to embed meaningful feedback in programmes of learning face a multitude of threats. Learners may perceive assessment with formative intent as summative, restricting their engagement with it as feedback, and thus diminishing its learning value. A learning culture focused on assessment may limit learners' sense of safety to explore, to experiment, and sometimes to fail. CONCLUSIONS Successfully blending assessment and feedback demands clarity of purpose, support for learners, and a system and organisational commitment to a culture of improvement rather than a culture of performance.
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- Christopher J Watling
- Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zimmermann E, Alfes CM. Simulating the Role of the Parent: Promoting Family-Centered Nursing Care. Nurs Educ Perspect 2019; 40:121-122. [PMID: 29746357 DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Parents of hospitalized children need support to diminish their own fear and anxiety and provide safe and loving care for the child. Baccalaureate nursing students, who are rarely parents themselves, often find it difficult to understand the needs of parents. An innovative simulation strategy was created to enhance students' understanding of the parent's role and its effect on family-centered care. This article describes the development of pediatric simulation experiences that actively incorporate the role of a parent. Portraying the parent during the simulation increases students' ability to be empathetic while providing safe family-centered care.
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- Elizabeth Zimmermann
- About the Authors Elizabeth Zimmermann, DNP, RN, CHSE, an instructor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, was an NLN Jonas Scholar 2013-2014. Celeste M. Alfes, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, is an associate professor and director, Center for Nursing Education, Simulation, & Innovation, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University. For more information, contact Dr. Zimmermann at
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Fraser KL, Meguerdichian MJ, Haws JT, Grant VJ, Bajaj K, Cheng A. Cognitive Load Theory for debriefing simulations: implications for faculty development. Adv Simul (Lond) 2018; 3:28. [PMID: 30619626 PMCID: PMC6310924 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-018-0086-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The debriefing is an essential component of simulation-based training for healthcare professionals, but learning this complex skill can be challenging for simulation faculty. There are multiple competing priorities for a debriefer's attention that can contribute to a high mental workload, which may adversely affect debriefer performance and consequently learner outcomes. In this paper, we conceptualize the debriefer as a learner of debriefing skills and we discuss Cognitive Load Theory to categorize the many potential mental loads that can affect the faculty debriefer as learner. We then discuss mitigation strategies that can be considered by faculty development programmes to enhance professional development of debriefing staff.
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- Kristin L. Fraser
- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 7007 14 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9 Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Simulation Center, Columbia University School of Medicine, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- New York City Health and Hospitals Simulation Center, New York, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Goldman MP, Wong AH, Bhatnagar A, Emerson BL, Brown LL, Auerbach MA. Providers' Perceptions of Caring for Pediatric Patients in Community Hospital Emergency Departments: A Mixed-methods Analysis. Acad Emerg Med 2018; 25:1385-1395. [PMID: 29947453 DOI: 10.1111/acem.13509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 90% of pediatric emergency care is provided in community emergency departments (CEDs) that care for both adults and children. Paradoxically, the majority of pediatric emergency medicine knowledge generation, quality improvement work, and clinical training occurs in children's hospitals. There is a paucity of information of perceptions on pediatric care from CED providers. This information is needed to guide the development of strategies to improve CED pediatric readiness. OBJECTIVE The objective was to explore interprofessional CED providers' perceptions of caring for pediatric patients. METHODS A preparticipation survey collected data on demographics, experience, and comfort in caring for children. Emergency pediatric simulations were then utilized to prime interprofessional teams for debriefings. These discussions underwent qualitative analysis by three blinded authors who coded transcripts into themes through an inductive method derived from grounded theory. The other authors participated in confirmability and dependability checks. RESULTS A total of 171 community hospital providers from six CEDs completed surveys (49% nurses, 22% physicians, 23% technicians). The majority were PALS trained (70%) and experienced fewer than five pediatric resuscitations in their careers (61%). Most self-reported comfort in caring for acutely ill and injured children. From the debriefings, three major challenge themes emerged: 1) knowledge and skill limitations attributed to infrequency of training and actual clinical events, 2) the emotional toll of caring for a sick child, and 3) acknowledgment of pediatric specific quality and safety deficits. Subthemes focused on causes and potential mitigating factors contributing to these challenges. A solution theme highlighted novel partnering opportunities with local children's hospitals. CONCLUSION Interprofessional CED providers perceive that caring for pediatric patients is challenging due to case infrequency, the emotional toll of caring for sick children, and pediatric quality and safety deficits in their systems. These areas of focus can be used to generate specific strategies for improving CED pediatric readiness.
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- Michael P. Goldman
- Department of Pediatrics (Section of Emergency Medicine) New Haven CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Department of Emergency Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Department of Pediatrics (Section of Emergency Medicine) New Haven CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Department of Pediatrics (Section of Emergency Medicine) New Haven CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Department of Pediatrics and Department of Emergency Medicine Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University Providence RI
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- Department of Pediatrics (Section of Emergency Medicine) New Haven CT
- Department of Emergency Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT
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Preparing Clinicians for Transitioning Patients Across Care Settings and Into the Home Through Simulation. Home Healthc Now 2018; 36:225-231. [PMID: 29979303 DOI: 10.1097/nhh.0000000000000667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Assuring home care staff competencies through simulation has the potential to improve care transitions and clinical outcomes. Recreating a home environment can be used for orientation of home care staff and to meet other learning needs. Lessons learned from the use of simulation in a geriatric nursing course in a prelicensure program can be used to prepare clinicians for transitioning patients across care settings. With simulation, learners can identify challenges in patient safety, pain management, and management of patients' cognitive decline as well as learn how to communicate with patients, family members, and the healthcare team. Simulation, as an interactive pedagogy, provides opportunities for learners to practice assessment, monitoring, and patient care in a controlled, safe, risk-free environment. Following participation in a simulation, learners are given the opportunity to reflect on ways to improve patient care when transitioning from acute to home care settings. Simulations described in this article can be used for orientation of staff to a home healthcare agency because they allow clinicians to hone the skills necessary for patient care in the home. Staff educators can also use simulation to validate staff competencies in caring for patients at home.
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Thompson R, Sullivan S, Campbell K, Osman I, Statz B, Jung HS. Does a Written Tool to Guide Structured Debriefing Improve Discourse? Implications for Interprofessional Team Simulation. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:e240-e245. [PMID: 30093336 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Timely debriefing following a simulated event supports learners in critically reflecting on their performance and areas for improvement. Content of debriefing has been shown to affect learner skill acquisition and retention. The use of good judgment statements from debriefing facilitators is considered superior to judgmental or nonjudgmental statements. Ideally, the majority of the conversation will consist of learner self-reflection and focused facilitation rather than directive performance feedback. We hypothesized that the introduction of a written tool to help facilitate high-quality debriefing techniques could improve the ratio of judgmental, nonjudgmental, and good judgment statements from facilitators, as well as shift the percentage of talk in the debrief away from directive performance feedback and toward self-assessment and focused facilitation. METHODS The University of Wisconsin Joint Trauma Simulation Program is an interdisciplinary project to improve quality of trauma care through simulation. Simulations use teams of five trauma trainees: two surgery residents, an emergency medicine resident, and two nurses. Three faculty members conducted the scenarios and debriefings. Debriefings were video recorded. Videos were transcribed and dialogue analyzed according to the teaching/learning strategy used in each turn of talk. Discourse was coded into three categories: (1) learner self-assessment; (2) focused facilitation; and (3) directive performance feedback. Each facilitation statement was coded as either (1) judgmental; (2) nonjudgmental, or (3) good judgment. The TEAM Debrief Tool is a written guide designed to help facilitators adhere to best practices, with example structure and phrasing, similar to the Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation tool. Pre- and post-implementation analysis was completed to assess for efficacy of the tool. RESULTS Seven videos before the implementation of the tool and seven videos after implementation were analyzed. The percentage of learner self-assessment increased significantly with tool use (7.23% vs 24.99%, p = 0.00004), and directive performance feedback decreased significantly (56.13% vs 32.75%, p = 0.0042). There was no significant change in the percentage of talk using focused facilitation. After implementation of the tool, there was a significant decrease in use of the nonjudgmental debriefing style (60.63% vs 37.31%, p = 0.00017), and a significant increase in the use of good judgment debriefing (38.77% vs 59.82%, p = 0.00038). There was also a slight increase in judgmental debriefing (0.60% vs 2.87%, p = 0.0027). CONCLUSIONS The discourse in our interprofessional trauma simulation debriefings unaided by a written debriefing tool skewed heavily toward direct performance feedback, with a preponderance of nonjudgmental statements. After introduction of the tool, dialogue shifted significantly toward learner self-assessment, and there was a large increase in utilization of debriefing with good judgment. This shift toward higher quality debriefing styles demonstrates the utility of such a tool in the debriefing of interprofessional simulations.
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- Ryan Thompson
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Clinical Simulation Program, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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Sarti AJ, Ajjawi R, Sutherland S, Landriault A, Kim J, Cardinal P. Comparison of simulation debriefs with traditional needs assessment methods: a qualitative exploratory study in a critical care community setting. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020570. [PMID: 30297343 PMCID: PMC6194405 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To better understand the potential of a needs assessment approach using qualitative data from manikin-based and virtual patient simulation debriefing sessions compared with traditional data collection methods (ie, focus groups and interviews). DESIGN Original data from simulation debrief sessions was compared and contrasted with data from an earlier assessment of critical care needs in a community setting (using focus groups and interviews), thus undertaking secondary analysis of data. Time and cost data were also examined. Debrief sessions were coded using deductive and inductive techniques. Matrices were used to explore the commonalities, differences and emergent findings across the methods. SETTING Critical care unit in a community hospital setting. RESULTS Interviews and focus groups yielded 684 and 647 min of audio-recordings, respectively. The manikin-based debrief recordings averaged 22 min (total=130 min) and virtual patient debrief recordings averaged 31 min (total=186 min). The approximate cost for the interviews and focus groups was $13 560, for manikin-based simulation debriefs was $4030 and for the virtual patient debriefs was $3475. Fifteen of 20 total themes were common across the simulation debriefs and interview/focus group data. Simulation-specific themes were identified, including fidelity (environment, equipment and psychological) and the multiple roles of the simulation instructor (educative, promoting reflection and assessing needs). CONCLUSIONS Given current fiscal realities, the dual benefit of being educative and identifying needs is appealing. While simulation is an innovative method to conduct needs assessments, it is important to recognise that there are trade-offs with the selection of methods.
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- Aimee J Sarti
- Department of Critical Care, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Practice, Performance and Innovation (PPI) Unit, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Critical Care, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Practice, Performance and Innovation (PPI) Unit, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Practice, Performance and Innovation (PPI) Unit, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Yamada NK, Kamlin COF, Halamek LP. Optimal human and system performance during neonatal resuscitation. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2018; 23:306-311. [PMID: 29571705 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Performance in the delivery of care to sick neonates in need of resuscitation has long been defined primarily in terms of the extent of the knowledge possessed and hands-on skill demonstrated by physicians and other healthcare professionals. This definition of performance in neonatal resuscitation is limited by its focus solely on the human beings delivering care and a perceived set of the requisite skills to do so. This manuscript will expand the definition of performance to include all of the skill sets that humans must use to resuscitate newborns as well as the often complex systems in which those humans operate while delivering that care. It will also highlight how the principles of human factors and ergonomics can be used to enhance human and system performance during patient care. Finally, it will describe the role of simulation and debriefing in the assessment of human and system performance.
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- N K Yamada
- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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- Royal Women's Hospital and Newborn Research, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Learners' Perceptions During Simulation-Based Training: An Interview Study Comparing Remote Versus Locally Facilitated Simulation-Based Training. Simul Healthc 2018; 13:306-315. [PMID: 29620704 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Remotely facilitated simulation-based training (RF-SBT) is less positively appraised than face-to-face, locally facilitated simulation-based training (LF-SBT), despite being considered as an acceptable alternative. This study compared the perceptions of learners after RF-SBT and LF-SBT to explain differences between the two and identify relevant theories that would guide future practice. METHODS Telephone interviews were conducted with 21 newly graduated doctors and nurses who completed a standardized simulation course delivered in both RF-SBT and LF-SBT formats. RESULTS Participants reported that both SBT formats to be highly beneficial, however, were less positive about RF-SBT. They described a range of psychosocial and cognitive responses that explained their positive and negative attitudes to different aspects of the training. These perceptions, occurring across both formats, included a sense of the following: belonging to instructor and group, surveillance, responsibility, realism, contextual understanding, conscious mental effort, control of attention, and engagement with task. Participants associated these perceptions and ensuing attitudes to SBT with factors arising during, and/or existing before, the SBT as if in an input-output process model. The former 'enabling' factors related to human interaction, technology, and instructional design, whereas the latter 'precursor' factors reflected pre-existing attributes of the participants and instructors. These findings are supported by several theoretical models of which the technology acceptance model is arguably the best fit. CONCLUSIONS Locally facilitated simulation-based training is easier to use and experience than RF-SBT; however, the latter's negative impact may be concealed by SBT's overarching very high perceived value. The technology acceptance model is an appropriate conceptual model to explain these processes.
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Barton G, Bruce A, Schreiber R. Teaching nurses teamwork: Integrative review of competency-based team training in nursing education. Nurse Educ Pract 2018; 32:129-137. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2017.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Barrett M, Georgoff P, Matusko N, Leininger L, Reddy RM, Sandhu G, Hughes DT. The Effects of Feedback Fatigue and Sex Disparities in Medical Student Feedback Assessed Using a Minute Feedback System. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:1245-1249. [PMID: 29674108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Feedback is critical to the development of medical students. To enhance feedback, we created a web application, the Minute Feedback System (MFS). This app allows students to request precise, timely, written feedback from residents and staff without the burden of vague, end-of-rotation surveys. In this study, we investigate variations in response rates and feedback fatigue based on sex and rank (resident/fellow vs. faculty). DESIGN Data were collected from May 2015-October 2016. The MFS stores student requests for feedback along with faculty responses allowing for analysis of feedback response rate as well as sex and rank identification. Variation in response rate was analyzed using Chi-square and log-rank testing. Feedback fatigue was assessed using Cox regression modeling. SETTING University Affiliated, Tertiary Care Center. PARTICIPANTS Medical Students, Residents and Faculty. RESULTS About 98.6% of students (138 women, 140 men) used the MFS on their surgery clerkship. They requested feedback from 159 trainees (residents or fellows) and 114 surgical faculty. Feedback was requested more from faculty (26.3 requests per individual) compared to trainees (16.4 requests per individual). The overall evaluator response rate was 60%. Male students were 13% less likely to receive feedback than female students. There was a higher prevalence of feedback fatigue among female faculty (11% less likely to respond) and residents (23% less likely to respond). Regression analysis showed that the overall hazard of nonresponse over time was 1.05, indicative of overall feedback fatigue among all respondents. CONCLUSIONS The MFS is a novel tool for feedback used by nearly all M3 students during their surgery clerkship at our institution. Evaluation of response rates demonstrated feedback fatigue, especially among women faculty and residents. Feedback fatigue was more likely to affect male students, although the reason for this is unclear. Further analysis is necessary to understand this sex-associated response disparity and its effect on student feedback in the learning environment.
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- Meredith Barrett
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Wittler M, O'Brien MC, Masneri DA. Toxic Alcohol Ingestion/Methanol Ingestion. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2018; 14:10740. [PMID: 30800940 PMCID: PMC6342378 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Methanol poisoning is an uncommon life-threatening ingestion associated with significant morbidity and requires prompt diagnosis and management for the best possible outcome. We created a simulation case that challenges learners to analyze case information, construct a differential diagnosis of an anion gap metabolic acidosis, narrow the differential based on reasoning, and empirically initiate management. METHODS The simulation case was designed for emergency medicine residents and pediatric emergency medicine fellows. The activity began with a brief overview of the monitors, equipment, and simulation experience. First-year residents managed the case as a team of two. Second- and third-year residents and fellows managed the case alone. The learners had 15 minutes to complete a focused history and physical exam, request and interpret labs and studies, provide stabilization of life threats, and initiate specific interventions based on a presumptive diagnosis. The simulation was followed by a 20-minute facilitated debrief session that reviewed key learning points and learner performance based on an evaluation checklist. RESULTS Residents completed a six-question, 5-point Likert-scale postparticipation questionnaire. Overall, residents reported a high degree of satisfaction with the simulation experience. The case and debrief were effective in meeting the educational objectives and proved to be an effective modality to fill this educational gap. DISCUSSION This simulation experience successfully exposed residents to the uncommon presentation of methanol poisoning. The simulation experience effectively closed the identified educational gap and provided an experiential learning opportunity that accomplished the targeted learning objectives.
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- Mary Wittler
- Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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- Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Emergency Medicine Simulation Director, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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Tremblay ML. Simulation-based Crisis Resource Management in Pharmacy Education. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION 2018; 82:6531. [PMID: 30181673 PMCID: PMC6116865 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe6531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Objective. To describe strategies for implementation of simulation-based crisis resource management (CRM) in pharmacy education and present students' appreciation of an interdisciplinary CRM training at a university in Canada. Methods. In fall 2016, third-year undergraduate pharmacy students at Laval University and pharmacy technician students from Fierbourg school participated in a CRM activity and completed a five-item survey to assess the quality of the CRM activity they had just experienced. Paired t-tests were computed to detect differences of appreciation between pharmacy technician students and pharmacy students. Results. Students rated each item as very good or excellent varying from 81% to 97%. The only difference found between the two types of students was on their overall appreciation of the experience. Pharmacy technician students rated their experience as very good while pharmacy students rated it as excellent. Conclusion. CRM training can easily be adapted to the context of pharmacy education because its key concepts of team management, resource allocation, awareness of environment and dynamic decision-making directly apply to pharmacy practice. Based on the results of this study, students greatly value their CRM training experience. Future research is needed to measure the transfer into practice of CRM principles.
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Kolbe M, Rudolph JW. What's the headline on your mind right now? How reflection guides simulation-based faculty development in a master class. BMJ SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING 2018; 4:126-132. [PMID: 35520468 PMCID: PMC8990199 DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Introduction The demand for highly skilled simulation-based healthcare educators (SBEs) is growing. SBEs charged with developing other SBEs need to be able to model and conduct high-quality feedback conversations and 'debrief the debriefing'. Direct, non-threatening feedback is one of the strongest predictors of improved performance in health professions education. However, it is a difficult skill to develop. Developing SBEs who can coach and support other SBEs is an important part of the faculty development pipeline. Yet we know little about how they get better at skilled feedback and the ability to reflect on it. There is scant evidence about their thoughts, feelings and dilemmas about this advanced learning process. To address this gap, we examined advanced SBE's subjective experience as they grappled with challenges in a 4-day advanced SBE course. Their reflections will help target faculty development efforts. Methods Using a repeated, identical free-writing task, we asked "What is the headline for what is on your mind right now?" Results A five-theme mosaic of self-guiding reflections emerged: (1) metacognitions about one's learning process, (2) evaluations of sessions or tools, (3) notes to self, (4) anticipations of applying the new skills in the future, and (5) tolerating the tension between pleasant and unpleasant emotions. Conclusions The results extend simulation-based education science by advocating the motivational role of noting inconsistencies between one's intention and impact and the central role of self-regulation, emotion, and experiencing feedback and debriefing from multiple perspectives for improving advanced skills of SBEs. Recommendations for faculty development are discussed.
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- Michaela Kolbe
- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Harvard Medical School, Center for Medical Simulation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Dieckmann P, Birkvad Rasmussen M, Issenberg SB, Søreide E, Østergaard D, Ringsted C. Long-term experiences of being a simulation-educator: A multinational interview study. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:713-720. [PMID: 29793384 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1471204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The long-term reactions, experiences and reflections of simulation educators have not been explored. In a semistructured, exploratory interview study, the experiences of simulation educators in either Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Crisis Resource Management (CRM) courses in Denmark, Norway and the USA were analyzed. Three overarching themes were identified: (1) general reflections on simulation-based teaching, (2) transfer of knowledge and skills from the simulation setting to clinical settings and (3) more overarching transformations in simulation educators, simulation participants, and the healthcare system. Where ALS was deemed as high on the efficiency dimension of learning, CRM courses were described as high on the innovation dimension. General reflections, transfer and transformations described were related to differences in course principles. The results are relevant for career planning, faculty development and understanding simulation as social practice.
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- P Dieckmann
- a Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources, Capital Region of Denmark , Copenhagen , Denmark
- b Department of Clinical Medicine , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources, Capital Region of Denmark , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- c University of Miami Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education , Miami , USA
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- d Stavanger University Hospital, Critical Care and Anesthesiology Research Group , Stavanger , Norway
- e Department of Clinical Medicine , University of Bergen , Bergen , Norway
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- a Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources, Capital Region of Denmark , Copenhagen , Denmark
- b Department of Clinical Medicine , University of Copenhagen , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- f Center for Health Science Education , University of Aarhus , Aarhus , Denmark
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Sullivan S, Campbell K, Ross JC, Thompson R, Underwood A, LeGare A, Osman I, Agarwal SK, Jung HS. Identifying Nontechnical Skill Deficits in Trainees Through Interdisciplinary Trauma Simulation. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:978-983. [PMID: 29100919 PMCID: PMC5955804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to investigate nontechnical skills in a simulated trauma setting both before and after a debriefing session in order to better understand areas to target for the development of educational interventions. DESIGN Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used to compare scores on the 5 domains of the T-NOTECHS pre- and postdebriefings. A qualitative analysis using the PEARLS debriefing framework was performed to provide a rich description of the strategies used by the debriefing facilitators. SETTING The Joint Trauma Simulation Program is an interdisciplinary project designed to improve the quality of trauma care through simulation exercises emphasizing nontechnical skills development. PARTICIPANTS Thirteen teams of 5 trauma trainees participated in trauma resuscitation simulations: a surgical chief resident, a surgical junior resident, an emergency medicine resident, and 2 emergency medicine nurses. RESULTS Teams significantly improved on communication and interaction skills in the simulation scenarios from pre- to postdebriefing. The debrief facilitators spent most of their time engaged in Directive Performance Feedback (56.13%). CONCLUSIONS Interprofessional team simulation in trauma resuscitation scenarios followed by debriefing differently affected individual nontechnical skills domains. Additional facilitation strategies, such as focused facilitation and encouraging learner self-assessment, may target other nontechnical skills in different ways.
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- Sarah Sullivan
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Nursing, UWHC Emergency Services, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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Cheng A, Calhoun A, Topps D, Adler MD, Ellaway R. Using the METRICS model for defining routes to scholarship in healthcare simulation. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:652-660. [PMID: 29720011 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1465184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In this paper, we explored the utility and value of the METRICS model for modeling scholarship in healthcare simulation by: (1) describing the distribution of articles in four healthcare simulation journals across the seven areas of METRICS scholarship; and (2) appraising patterns of scholarship expressed in three programs of simulation scholarship and reflecting on how these patterns potentially influence the pursuit of future scholarly activities. METHODS Two raters reviewed abstracts of papers published between January 2015 and August 2017 in four healthcare simulation journals and coded them using METRICS. Descriptive statistics were calculated for scholarship type and distribution across journals. Twenty-eight articles from three scholars were reviewed, with patterns of scholarship within articles mapped to METRICS. Descriptive synthesis was constructed through discussion between two reviewers. RESULTS A total of 432 articles from four journals were reviewed. The three most commonly published areas of scholarship were: 32.2% (139/432) evaluation, 18.8% (81/432) innovation, and 15.3% (66/432) conceptual. The METRICS model was able to represent different kinds of scholarship expressed in all of the papers reviewed and across programs of research. Reflecting on patterns of scholarship within their scholarly programs was helpful for research in planning future directions. CONCLUSIONS The METRICS model for scholarship can describe a wide range of patterns of simulation scholarship within individual articles, programs of research, or across journals.
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- Adam Cheng
- a KidSIM Simulation Program, Department of Pediatrics , Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- b Department of Pediatrics , University of Louisville , Louisville , KY , USA
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- c Department of Family Medicine and Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES) , University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- d Department of Pediatrics and Medical Education , Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University , Chicago , IL , USA
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- e Department of Community Health Sciences and Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES) , University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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Eppich WJ, Rethans JJ, Dornan T, Teunissen PW. Learning how to learn using simulation: Unpacking disguised feedback using a qualitative analysis of doctors' telephone talk. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:661-667. [PMID: 29726312 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1465183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Telephone talk between clinicians represents a substantial workplace activity in postgraduate clinical education, yet junior doctors receive little training in goal-directed, professional telephone communication. AIM To assess educational needs for telephone talk and develop a simulation-based educational intervention. METHODS Thematic analysis of 17 semi-structured interviews with doctors-in-training from various training levels and specialties. RESULTS We identified essential elements to incorporate into simulation-based telephone talk, including common challenging situations for junior doctors as well as explicit and informal aspects that promote learning. These elements have implications for both junior doctors and clinical supervisors, including: (a) explicit teaching and feedback practices and (b) informal conversational interruptions and questions. The latter serve as "disguised" feedback, which aligns with recent conceptualizations of feedback as "performance relevant information". CONCLUSIONS In addition to preparing clinical supervisors to support learning through telephone talk, we propose several potential educational strategies: (a) embedding telephone communication skills throughout simulation activities and (b) developing stand-alone curricular elements to sensitize junior doctors to "disguised" feedback during telephone talk as a mechanism to augment future workplace learning, i.e. 'learning how to learn' through simulation.
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- Walter J Eppich
- a Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , IL , USA
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- b Skillslab Department , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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- c Department of Educational Development and Research, Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
- d Centre for Medical Education , Queens University , Belfast , UK
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- c Department of Educational Development and Research, Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands
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Schmutz JB, Kolbe M, Eppich WJ. Twelve tips for integrating team reflexivity into your simulation-based team training. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:721-727. [PMID: 29703126 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1464135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Due to increasing complexity in healthcare, clinicians must often make decisions under uncertain conditions in which teams must be flexible and process emerging information "on the fly" in order to adapt to changing circumstances. A crucial strategy that helps teams to adapt, learn, and develop is team reflexivity (TR) - a team's ability to collectively reflect on group objectives, strategies, processes, and outcomes of past and current performance and to adapt accordingly. We provide 12 evidence-based tips on incorporating TR into simulation-based team training (SBTT). The first three points elaborate on basic principles of TR, when TR can take place and why it matters. The following nine tips are then organized according to three phases in which teams are able to engage in TR: pre-action, in-action, and post-action. SBTT represents an ideal venue to train various TR behaviors that foster team learning and improve patient care.
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- Jan B Schmutz
- a Department of Management , Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- b Simulation Centre , University Hospital Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- c Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Education , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , IL , USA
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Grant VJ, Robinson T, Catena H, Eppich W, Cheng A. Difficult debriefing situations: A toolbox for simulation educators. MEDICAL TEACHER 2018; 40:703-712. [PMID: 29792100 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2018.1468558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Simulation-based education (SBE) has emerged as an essential modality for health professions education. One of the central tenants of effective SBE is reflective practice, typically guided by a facilitated debriefing. The debriefing conversation has the possibility of becoming a difficult conversation based on learner and situation-related factors. Difficult debriefing situations may threaten the learning environment, thus requiring an appreciation and understanding of the various ways that learners may react adversely to simulation and debriefing. AIM This article provides a review of the various phenotypes of difficult debriefing situations and a toolbox of proactive and reactive strategies to help guide the simulation educator to manage these situations, with the ultimate goal of achieving learning objectives.
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- V J Grant
- a Department of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine , University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
- b KidSIM Simulation Program , Alberta Children's Hospital , Calgary , Canada
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- b KidSIM Simulation Program , Alberta Children's Hospital , Calgary , Canada
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- b KidSIM Simulation Program , Alberta Children's Hospital , Calgary , Canada
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- c Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Education , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA
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- a Department of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine , University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
- b KidSIM Simulation Program , Alberta Children's Hospital , Calgary , Canada
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Coaching the Debriefer: Peer Coaching to Improve Debriefing Quality in Simulation Programs. Simul Healthc 2018; 12:319-325. [PMID: 28538446 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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STATEMENT Formal faculty development programs for simulation educators are costly and time-consuming. Peer coaching integrated into the teaching flow can enhance an educator's debriefing skills. We provide a practical guide for the who, what, when, where, why, and how of peer coaching for debriefing in simulation-based education. Peer coaching offers advantages such as psychological safety and team building, and it can benefit both the educator who is receiving feedback and the coach who is providing it. A feedback form for effective peer coaching includes the following: (1) psychological safety, (2) framework, (3) method/strategy, (4) content, (5) learner centeredness, (6) co-facilitation, (7) time management, (8) difficult situations, (9) debriefing adjuncts, and (10) individual style and experience. Institutional backing of peer coaching programs can facilitate implementation and sustainability. Program leaders should communicate the need and benefits, establish program goals, and provide assessment tools, training, structure, and evaluation to optimize chances of success.
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Tierney S. The utilisation of a structured debriefing framework within the pre-hospital environment: a service evaluation. Br Paramed J 2018; 3:8-15. [PMID: 33328800 PMCID: PMC7706752 DOI: 10.29045/14784726.2018.06.3.1.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Debriefing improves care and reduces error. To be effective, debriefs should be facilitated by trained individuals utilising structured and validated tools. Currently, in UK ambulance services there is no published evidence that structured processes utilising validated tools are being consistently delivered by trained facilitators, potentially impacting clinical practice. Methods: A pre-intervention survey related to debriefing was sent to 1000 clinicians within a specific geographical area of the trust via e-mail. In addition, 12 senior or advanced paramedics were recruited from the same area to participate in a training day and 12-week trial, utilising the Debrief Diamond as part of post-event debriefing. Following the trial period, all facilitators and participants of any recorded debriefs were invited to complete a post-intervention survey. Results: A total of 130 staff responded to the pre-intervention survey, with 22% reporting that previous debriefs had not identified areas for learning, and 13% reporting that previous debriefs had not identified good practice, learning opportunities or near misses. Post-intervention, 89% believed the process of debriefing was improved utilising a structured framework, 85% stated trained individuals improved the process, 93% reported the identification of good practice, 70% identified team level learning and 100% of facilitators reported improvements in identifying and supporting learning. Conclusion: Improvements in identifying good practice and learning opportunities were reported by both clinicians and facilitators in this evaluation, reflecting current evidence that structured and facilitated debriefs support safer care through the identification and subsequent reduction of human error. Consequently, the evaluation of appropriate debrief frameworks to provide consistency and validity to clinical debriefs in the pre-hospital environment should be considered to support safer clinical care.
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Discovering mental models and frames in learning of nursing ethics through simulations. Nurse Educ Pract 2018; 32:108-114. [PMID: 29776744 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The acquisition of ethical competence is necessary in nursing. The aims of the study were to analyse students' perceptions of the process of learning ethics through simulations and to describe the underlying frames that inform the decision making process of nursing students. A qualitative study based on the analysis of simulated experiences and debriefings of six simulated scenarios with ethical content in three different groups of fourth-year nursing students (n = 30), was performed. The simulated situations were designed to contain ethical dilemmas. The students' perspective regarding their learning and acquisition of ethical competence through simulations was positive. A total of 15 mental models were identified that underlie the ethical decision making of the students. The student's opinions reinforce the use of simulations as a tool for learning ethics. Thus, the putting into practice the knowledge regarding the frames that guide ethical actions is a suitable pedagogical strategy.
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Zhang XC, Lee H, Rodriguez C, Rudner J, Papanagnou D. A Novel Approach to Debriefing Medical Simulations: The Six Thinking Hats. Cureus 2018; 10:e2543. [PMID: 29963337 PMCID: PMC6021188 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Simulation has become a standard training method in emergency medicine (EM). Specifically, post-simulation debriefings offer participants the opportunity for reflection while exposing their knowledge and practice gaps. The educational yield of these debriefings, however, is contingent on the debriefer's skills. Without professional development, faculty and educators may not be equipped with supportive debriefing strategies. We propose the Six Thinking Hats (6TH), originally developed by Edward de Bono (1970) as a debriefing framework to support effective, high-yield debriefing conversations. The six colored hats represent six unique approaches to critical thinking. The white hat represents the facts; the green hat, creativity and next steps; the yellow hat, benefits/optimism; the red hat, emotions; the black hat, judgments; and the blue hat, facilitation. Four junior faculty members underwent a one-hour didactic and one-hour immersive workshop on the 6TH. Two simulation cases were randomly selected from archived simulation cases, which were used for the debriefing process. Each team consisted of one EM resident and one EM faculty. After each simulated case, the facilitator introduced the 6TH at the start of the debriefing, explaining the rules of engagement and the general sequence of hats to be used. Physical hats were worn by the facilitator at the beginning of the session and changed throughout stages of the debriefing, to remind participants of the type of thinking that was taking place at any given time. Participants who were provided with a colored hat prompt that physically described the type of thinking being employed throughout stages of the debriefing were better able to stay within that respective thinking frame during the discussion, compared to participants who were not provided this visual prompt. Participants of both simulation sessions agreed that the 6TH debriefing style was successful in creating a non-judgmental, comfortable environment that supported open discussion. The 6TH has the potential to be adopted as a debriefing framework, particularly for junior faculty members without extensive debriefing training. The 6TH is intuitive and has been marked by success in the organizational psychology literature. Faculty development on the 6TH will be essential if this framework is to be used as a debriefing model for educators in health care.
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- Xiao Chi Zhang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
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Garber A, Rao PM, Rajakumar C, Dumitrascu GA, Rousseau G, Posner GD. Postpartum Magnesium Sulfate Overdose: A Multidisciplinary and Interprofessional Simulation Scenario. Cureus 2018; 10:e2446. [PMID: 29888150 PMCID: PMC5991930 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This case is one of an eight-case multidisciplinary curriculum designed and implemented at the University of Ottawa by simulation educators with specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and anesthesiology. Consultation with a nurse educator maintained the quality and relevance of objectives for nursing participants. The curriculum was prepared to train OB/GYN and anesthesiology residents and labor and delivery nurses to hone crisis resource management skills and to recognize and manage rare/critical medical events in an obstetrical setting. Obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and nurses often work together in acute, high-stakes situations and this curriculum provides a safe environment to practice team-based management of such emergencies. Over an eight-year period, this curriculum has been executed in scenario couplets in a four-year cycle to allow OB/GYN and anesthesiology residents exposure to all scenarios during a five-year residency, beginning in their second year. Prospective evaluative data has been positive. For example, over 90% of participants rated these simulations to be 5 out of 5 for “Was an effective use of my educational time” and “Will influence/enhance my future practice.” In this scenario, participants must evaluate and treat a postpartum preeclamptic woman who is being treated with magnesium sulfate for the purpose of seizure prophylaxis. The patient experiences magnesium sulfate toxicity and subsequent respiratory arrest. Any mannequin that can display vital signs can be used for this scenario. This simulation case includes a case template, critical actions checklist, debriefing guide, summary of key medical content, and an evaluation form for learners to provide feedback.
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- Adam Garber
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa
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As an educational methodology, simulation has been used by nursing education at the academic level for numerous years and has started to gain traction in the onboarding education and professional development of practicing nurses. Simulation allows the learner to apply knowledge and skills in a safe environment where mistakes and learning can happen without an impact on patient safety. The development of a simulation scenario to demonstrate the benefits of simulation education methodologies to a large group of nurse educators was requested by nursing education leadership at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH). Since the demonstration of this scenario in the fall of 2016, there has been significant uptake and adaptation of this particular scenario within the nursing education departments of TOH. Originally written to be used with a simulated patient (SP), “Alice” has since been adapted to be used with a hi-fidelity manikin within an inpatient surgery department continuing professional development (CPD) program for practicing nurses, orientation for nurses to a level 2 trauma unit and at the corporate level of nursing orientation using an SP. Therefore, this scenario is applicable to nurses practicing in an area of inpatient surgery at varying levels, from novice to expert. It could easily be adapted for use with medicine nursing education programs. The case presented in this technical report is of the simulation scenario used for the inpatient surgery CPD program. Varying adaptations of the case are included in the appendices.
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa
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Mazur LM, Marks LB, McLeod R, Karwowski W, Mosaly P, Tracton G, Adams RD, Hoyle L, Das S, Chera B. Promoting safety mindfulness: Recommendations for the design and use of simulation-based training in radiation therapy. Adv Radiat Oncol 2018; 3:197-204. [PMID: 29904745 PMCID: PMC6000160 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2018.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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There is a need to better prepare radiation therapy (RT) providers to safely operate within the health information technology (IT) sociotechnical system. Simulation-based training has been preemptively used to yield meaningful improvements during providers' interactions with health IT, including RT settings. Therefore, on the basis of the available literature and our experience, we propose principles for the effective design and use of simulated scenarios and describe a conceptual framework for a debriefing approach to foster successful training that is focused on safety mindfulness during RT professionals' interactions with health IT.
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- Lukasz M. Mazur
- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Carolina Health Informatics Program, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Carolina Health Informatics Program, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Healthcare Engineering, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Nataraja RM, Webb N, Lopez PJ. Simulation in paediatric urology and surgery. Part 1: An overview of educational theory. J Pediatr Urol 2018; 14:120-124. [PMID: 29567014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Surgical training has changed radically in the last few decades. The traditional Halstedian model of time-bound apprenticeship has been replaced with competency-based training. Advanced understanding of mastery learning principles has vastly altered educational methodology in surgical training, in terms of instructional design, delivery of educational content, assessment of learning, and programmatic evaluation. As part of this educational revolution, fundamentals of simulation-based education have been adopted into all levels and aspects of surgical training, requiring an understanding of concepts of fidelity and realism and the impact they have on learning. There are many educational principles and theories that can help clinical teachers understand the way that their trainees learn. In the acquisition of surgical expertise, concepts of mastery learning, deliberate practice, and experiential learning are particularly important. Furthermore, surgical teachers need to understand the principles of effective feedback, which is essential to all forms of skills learning. This article, the first of two papers, presents an overview of relevant learning theory for the busy paediatric surgeon and urologist. Seeking to introduce the concepts underpinning current changes in surgical education and training, providing practical tips to optimise teaching endeavours.
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- Ramesh M Nataraja
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatric Urology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Urology, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Urology, Hospital Exequiel Gonzalez Cortes, Santiago, Chile; Clinica Alemana, Santiago, Chile
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Roussin CJ, Larraz E, Jamieson K, Maestre JM. Psychological Safety, Self-Efficacy, and Speaking Up in Interprofessional Health Care Simulation. Clin Simul Nurs 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2017.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Seelandt JC, Grande B, Kriech S, Kolbe M. DE-CODE: a coding scheme for assessing debriefing interactions. BMJ SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING 2018; 4:51-58. [PMID: 35515884 PMCID: PMC8990183 DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Debriefings are crucial for learning during simulation-based training (SBT). Although the quality of debriefings is very important for SBT, few studies have examined actual debriefing conversations. Investigating debriefing conversations is important for identifying typical debriefer-learner interaction patterns, obtaining insights into associations between debriefers' communication and learners' reflection and comparing different debriefing approaches. We aim at contributing to the science of debriefings by developing DE-CODE, a valid and reliable coding scheme for assessing debriefers' and learners' communication in debriefings. It is applicable for both direct, on-site observations and video-based coding. Methods The coding scheme was developed both deductively and inductively from literature on team learning and debriefing and observing debriefings during SBT, respectively. Inter-rater reliability was calculated using Cohen's kappa. DE-CODE was tested for both live and video-based coding. Results DE-CODE consists of 32 codes for debriefers' communication and 15 codes for learners' communication. For live coding, coders achieved good inter-rater reliabilities with the exception of four codes for debriefers' communication and two codes for learners' communication. For video-based coding, coders achieved substantial inter-rater reliabilities with the exception of five codes for debriefers' communication and three codes for learners' communication. Conclusion DE-CODE is designed as micro-level measurement tool for coding debriefing conversations applicable to any debriefing of SBT in any field (except for the code medical input). It is reliable for direct, on-site observations as well as for video-based coding. DE-CODE is intended to allow for obtaining insights into what works and what does not work during debriefings and contribute to the science of debriefing.
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- Julia C Seelandt
- Quality Management and Patient Safety, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Wright A, Moss P, Dennis DM, Harrold M, Levy S, Furness AL, Reubenson A. The influence of a full-time, immersive simulation-based clinical placement on physiotherapy student confidence during the transition to clinical practice. Adv Simul (Lond) 2018; 3:3. [PMID: 29484204 PMCID: PMC5819286 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-018-0062-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Novice students may have limited learning opportunities during their early exposure to complex clinical environments, due to the priorities of patient care. Immersive, high-fidelity simulation provides an opportunity for physiotherapy students to be exposed to relatively complex scenarios in a safe learning environment before transitioning to the clinical setting. The present study evaluated the influence of immersive simulation on student confidence and competence. Methods Sixty penultimate year physiotherapy students completed an 18-day full-time immersive simulation placement. The placement involved students spending 6 days working in each of three core practice areas (cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neurological) in which they interacted with simulated patients portrayed by professional role-play actors. The patient scenarios were developed by groups of expert practitioners and incorporated full documentary and imaging information. Students completed a questionnaire to evaluate their confidence in the clinical environment at the start and completion of each 6-day rotation. Their clinical competence was evaluated at the end of each 6-day rotation using the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool. In a secondary analysis, the clinical competence of this cohort was evaluated in comparison to a matched cohort of students from the same year group that had not completed an immersive simulation placement. Results Student confidence improved significantly in each 6-day rotation (p < 0.001); however, it reduced again at the commencement of the next rotation, and there was no cumulative improvement in confidence over the 18-day placement (p = 0.22). Students who had completed the immersive simulation placement achieved higher APP (p < 0.001) scores in an evaluation of their competence to practice during their subsequent clinical placement. Conclusion Immersive simulation provides a beneficial learning environment to enable physiotherapy students to transition from university-based education to working in the clinical environment. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s41077-018-0062-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Anthony Wright
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845 Australia
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Lalonde M, Malouin-Benoit MC, Gagnon E, Michon A, Maisonneuve M, Desroches J. [An interprofessional simulation: an exploration of the experiences of nursing students.]. Rech Soins Infirm 2018:71-84. [PMID: 29436807 DOI: 10.3917/rsi.131.0071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND the literature suggests that simulation is an effective strategy to meet the learning needs of nursing students. Traditionally, simulation learning for nursing students takes place at nursing schools ; at a distance from the clinical setting, patients, and the interprofessional team. AIM the objective of this pilot project is to explore the experiences of Francophone nursing students following their participation in an interprofessional simulation in a hospital setting during their third year clinical placements. METHOD a case study using Yin's (2003) approach was used to explore this phenomenon through focus groups and individual interviews. RESULTS thirteen people participated in three simulation sessions that each included two scenarios. Content analysis of the focus groups revealed four themes : 1) the need for a realistic, but safe environment ; 2) simulation helps to build self-confidence ; 3) simulation improves knowledge of the role of the nurse ; and 4) simulation improves knowledge of teamwork. Two themes emerged from individual interviews : 1) the knowledge and skills acquired during the simulation were retained over time ; and 2) perceptions of the effects on the quality and safety of patient care. CONCLUSION the use of simulation could be effective for the development of knowledge of nursing role, teamwork, and self-confidence.
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Spalding CN, Rudinsky SL. Preparing Emergency Medicine Residents to Disclose Medical Error Using Standardized Patients. West J Emerg Med 2018; 19:211-215. [PMID: 29383083 PMCID: PMC5785196 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2017.11.35309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Emergency Medicine (EM) is a unique clinical learning environment. The American College of Graduate Medical Education Clinical Learning Environment Review Pathways to Excellence calls for “hands-on training” of disclosure of medical error (DME) during residency. Training and practicing key elements of DME using standardized patients (SP) may enhance preparedness among EM residents in performing this crucial skill in a clinical setting. Methods This training was developed to improve resident preparedness in DME in the clinical setting. Objectives included the following: the residents will be able to define a medical error; discuss ethical and professional standards of DME; recognize common barriers to DME; describe key elements in effective DME to patients and families; and apply key elements during a SP encounter. The four-hour course included didactic and experiential learning methods, and was created collaboratively by core EM faculty and subject matter experts in conflict resolution and healthcare simulation. Educational media included lecture, video exemplars of DME communication with discussion, small group case-study discussion, and SP encounters. We administered a survey assessing for preparedness in DME pre-and post-training. A critical action checklist was administered to assess individual performance of key elements of DME during the evaluated SP case. A total of 15 postgraduate-year 1 and 2 EM residents completed the training. Results After the course, residents reported increased comfort with and preparedness in performing several key elements in DME. They were able to demonstrate these elements in a simulated setting using SP. Residents valued the training, rating the didactic, SP sessions, and overall educational experience very high. Conclusion Experiential learning using SP is effective in improving resident knowledge of and preparedness in performing medical error disclosure. This educational module can be adapted to other clinical learning environments through creation of specialty-specific scenarios.
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- Carmen N Spalding
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Bioskills/Simulation Training Center, San Diego, California
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- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Diego, California
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Léger C. Clinician's Commentary on Melling et al. 1. Physiother Can 2018; 70:272-273. [PMID: 30311916 PMCID: PMC6158561 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2017-11-cc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Christine Léger
- Simulation Educator and Physiotherapist, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto;
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Leclair LW, Dawson M, Howe A, Hale S, Zelman E, Clouser R, Garrison G, Allen G. A longitudinal interprofessional simulation curriculum for critical care teams: Exploring successes and challenges. J Interprof Care 2017; 32:386-390. [PMID: 29172761 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2017.1405920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Interprofessional care teams are the backbone of intensive care units (ICUs) where severity of illness is high and care requires varied skills and experience. Despite this care model, longitudinal educational programmes for such workplace teams rarely include all professions. In this article, we report findings on the initial assessment and evaluation of an ongoing, longitudinal simulation-based curriculum for interprofessional workplace critical care teams. The study had two independent components, quantitative learner assessment and qualitative curricular evaluation. To assess curriculum effectiveness at meeting learning objectives, participant-reported key learning points identified using a self-assessment tool administered immediately following curricular participation were mapped to session learning objectives. To evaluate the curriculum, we conducted a qualitative study using a phenomenology approach involving purposeful sampling of nine curricular participants undergoing recorded semi-structured interviews. Verbatim transcripts were reviewed by two independent readers to derive themes further subdivided into successes and barriers. Learner self-assessment demonstrated that the majority of learners, across all professions, achieved at least one intended learning objective with senior learners more likely to report team-based objectives and junior learners more likely to report knowledge/practice objectives. Successes identified by curricular evaluation included authentic critical care curricular content, safe learning environment, and team comradery from shared experience. Barriers included unfamiliarity with the simulation environment and clinical coverage for curricular participation. This study suggests that a sustainable interprofessional curriculum for workplace ICU critical care teams can achieve the desired educational impact and effectively deliver authentic simulated work experiences if barriers to educational engagement and participation can be overcome.
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- Laurie W Leclair
- a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine-Department of Medicine , Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- b University of Vermont Medical Center-Department of Respiratory Therapy , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- c University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine-Teaching Academy , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- d University of Vermont Medical Center-Department of Nursing , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- e University of Vermont-Clinical Simulation Laboratory , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine-Department of Medicine , Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine-Department of Medicine , Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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- a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine-Department of Medicine , Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine , Burlington , Vermont , USA
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Barnum TJ, Salzman DH, Odell DD, Even E, Reczynski A, Corcoran J, Halverson AL. Orientation to the Operating Room: An Introduction to the Surgery Clerkship for Third-Year Medical Students. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2017; 13:10652. [PMID: 30800853 PMCID: PMC6338138 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Introduction The operating room is a complex environment in which individual team members perform specific tasks according to their role. A simulation activity was created to introduce medical students on the surgery clerkship to issues relating to patient safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements. Methods This activity takes place prior to general surgery rotation operative experiences, and addresses the need for students to practice roles they will perform while participating in patient care. The activity includes a simulated operation, an assessment, and a scripted debriefing. Among other tasks, students practice safe patient transfer and monitoring, donning sterile garb, preparing the surgical site, and being active participants in a sign-in and time-out. Students are assessed on assigned tasks, their ability to maintain sterility, and the degree to which they engage with their team. Results Students reported the simulation helped them better understand how they could become involved on their first day in the operating room. Students also reported they were more confident when in the operating room. This finding also extended to students who had previously been in the operating room during a prior OB/GYN rotation. Discussion Patient safety is paramount when in the operating room, and this simulation activity fills a current gap in student's practical knowledge as they prepare to enter their surgery clerkship. Giving medical students the information and skills needed to be safe and effective members of the operating team prior to entering the operating room is of benefit to the surgical team, students, and patients.
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- Trevor J. Barnum
- Surgical Nurse Educator, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
- Director of Simulation, Undergraduate Medical Education, Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Associate Surgery Clerkship Director, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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- Curriculum Coordinator, Undergraduate Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Adjunct Associate Professor, Surgery and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Professor, Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Surgery Clerkship Director, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Schmutz JB, Eppich WJ. Promoting Learning and Patient Care Through Shared Reflection: A Conceptual Framework for Team Reflexivity in Health Care. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2017; 92:1555-1563. [PMID: 28445215 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000001688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Health care teams are groups of highly skilled experts who may often form inexpert teams because of a lack of collective competence. Because teamwork and collaboration form the foundation of effective clinical practice, factors that promote collective competence demand exploration. The authors review team reflexivity (TR), a concept from the psychology and management literatures, and how it could contribute to the collective competence of health care teams. TR captures a team's ability to reflect collectively on group objectives, strategies, goals, processes, and outcomes of past, current, and future performance to process key information and adapt accordingly. As an overarching process that promotes team functioning, TR builds shared mental models as well as triggering team adaptation and learning.The authors present a conceptual framework for TR in health care, describing three phases in which TR may occur: pre-action TR (briefing before patient care), in-action TR (deliberations during active patient care), and post-action TR (debriefing after patient care). Depending on the phase, TR targets either goals, taskwork, teamwork, or resources and leads to different outcomes (e.g., optimal preparation, a shared mental model, adaptation, or learning). This novel conceptual framework incorporates various constructs related to reflection and unites them under the umbrella of TR. Viewing reflection through a team lens may guide future research about team functioning, optimize training efforts, and elucidate mechanisms for workplace learning, with better patient care as the ultimate goal.
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- Jan B Schmutz
- J.B. Schmutz is researcher and lecturer, Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. W.J. Eppich is associate professor of pediatrics-emergency medicine and medical education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Wong AH, Tiyyagura GK, Dodington JM, Hawkins B, Hersey D, Auerbach MA. Facilitating Tough Conversations: Using an Innovative Simulation-Primed Qualitative Inquiry in Pediatric Research. Acad Pediatr 2017; 17:807-813. [PMID: 28652069 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2017.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Revised: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Deep exploration of a complex health care issue in pediatrics might be hindered by the sensitive or infrequent nature of a particular topic in pediatrics. Health care simulation builds on constructivist theories to guide individuals through an experiential cycle of action, self-reflection, and open discussion, but has traditionally been applied to the educational domain in health sciences. Leveraging the emotional activation of a simulated experience, investigators can prime participants to engage in open dialogue for the purposes of qualitative research. The framework of simulation-primed qualitative inquiry consists of 3 main iterative steps. First, researchers determine applicability by consideration of the need for an exploratory approach and potential to enrich data through simulation priming of participants. Next, careful attention is needed to design the simulation, with consideration of medium, technology, theoretical frameworks, and quality to create simulated reality relevant to the research question. Finally, data collection planning consists of a qualitative approach and method selection, with particular attention paid to psychological safety of subjects participating in the simulation. A literature review revealed 37 articles that used this newly described method across a variety of clinical and educational research topics and used a spectrum of simulation modalities and qualitative methods. Although some potential limitations and pitfalls might exist with regard to resources, fidelity, and psychological safety under the auspices of educational research, simulation-primed qualitative inquiry can be a powerful technique to explore difficult topics when subjects might experience vulnerability or hesitation.
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- Ambrose H Wong
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Conn; Department of Pediatrics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Conn; Department of Pediatrics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Conn
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- Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven, Conn
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Conn; Department of Pediatrics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn
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Bhalla IP, Wilkins KM, Moadel T, Wong AH, Trevisan LA, Fuehrlein B. Alcohol Withdrawal and Lithium Toxicity: A Novel Psychiatric Mannequin-Based Simulation Case for Medical Students. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2017; 13:10649. [PMID: 30800850 PMCID: PMC6338141 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION High-fidelity mannequin-based simulation is frequently used to compliment medical student education during clinical clerkships. However, psychiatric educators have not broadly adopted this modality, focusing rather on standardized patient actors. We developed and delivered a simulation case involving a patient with alcohol withdrawal and lithium toxicity followed by a debriefing session to medical students at the end of their psychiatric clerkship. METHODS The case involves a 40-year-old male truck driver with a history of bipolar disorder who presents to the emergency room after a truck accident. The patient is in alcohol withdrawal, which responds to benzodiazepines. A workup reveals that the patient also has lithium toxicity related to the co-ingestion of lithium and naproxen for pain. Participants learn to evaluate and treat alcohol withdrawal, consider medical comorbidities and legal consequences, and complete a brief intervention for substance use. This case requires a simulation mannequin. RESULTS To date, 150 second-, third-, and fourth-year medical students have participated in this case and 76 have been surveyed. Participants have provided a postsession rating of 4.49 on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree) on a question about enjoyment, and 3.93 on a question about confidence with evaluation and treatment of patients in alcohol withdrawal. DISCUSSION Psychiatric education currently underutilizes mannequin-based simulation compared to other medical disciplines. Mannequin simulation is feasible and effective in psychiatric education, especially in cases involving medical complexity, as shown in this novel case involving a patient with alcohol withdrawal and lithium toxicity.
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- Ish P. Bhalla
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
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- Clinical Instructor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
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- Clinical Instructor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
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Dieckmann P, Patterson M, Lahlou S, Mesman J, Nyström P, Krage R. Variation and adaptation: learning from success in patient safety-oriented simulation training. Adv Simul (Lond) 2017; 2:21. [PMID: 29450022 PMCID: PMC5806267 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-017-0054-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Simulation is traditionally used to reduce errors and their negative consequences. But according to modern safety theories, this focus overlooks the learning potential of the positive performance, which is much more common than errors. Therefore, a supplementary approach to simulation is needed to unfold its full potential. In our commentary, we describe the learning from success (LFS) approach to simulation and debriefing. Drawing on several theoretical frameworks, we suggest supplementing the widespread deficit-oriented, corrective approach to simulation with an approach that focusses on systematically understanding how good performance is produced in frequent (mundane) simulation scenarios. We advocate to investigate and optimize human activity based on the connected layers of any setting: the embodied competences of the healthcare professionals, the social and organizational rules that guide their actions, and the material aspects of the setting. We discuss implications of these theoretical perspectives for the design and conduct of simulation scenarios, post-simulation debriefings, and faculty development programs.
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- Peter Dieckmann
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources, Capital Region of Denmark, Herlev Hospital, 25. Floor, Herlev Ringvej 75, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20010 USA
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- London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE UK
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- Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Grote Gracht 90-92, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Patient Safety and Learning Centre, ARCADA University of Applied Sciences, Jan-Magnus Janssons plats 1, Helsinki, Finland
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- ADAM Simulation Center, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan, 1117 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Dennis D, Furness A, Duggan R, Critchett S. An Interprofessional Simulation-Based Learning Activity for Nursing and Physiotherapy Students. Clin Simul Nurs 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2017.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Everett TC, MacKinnon R, de Beer D, Taylor M, Bould MD. Ten years of simulation-based training in pediatric anesthesia: The inception, evolution, and dissemination of the Managing Emergencies in Pediatric Anesthesia (MEPA) course. Paediatr Anaesth 2017; 27:984-990. [PMID: 28815823 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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2016 marked the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) course. This simulation-based program was originally created to allow trainees in pediatric anesthesia to experience operating room emergencies which although infrequent, would be considered key competencies for any practicing anesthetist with responsibility for providing care to children. Since its original manifestation, the course has evolved in content, scope, and worldwide availability, such that it is now available at over 60 locations on five continents. The content has been modified for different learner groups and translated into several languages. This article describes the history, evolution, and dissemination of the MEPA course to share lessons learnt with educators considering the launch of similar initiatives in their field.
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- Tobias C Everett
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Anesthesia, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Sánchez Expósito J, Leal Costa C, Díaz Agea JL, Carrillo Izquierdo MD, Jiménez Rodríguez D. Ensuring relational competency in critical care: Importance of nursing students' communication skills. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2017; 44:85-91. [PMID: 28969955 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2017.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to analyse the communication skills of students in interactions with simulated critically-ill patients using a new assessment tool to study the relationships between communication skills, teamwork and clinical skills and to analyse the psychometric properties of the tool. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the communications skills of 52 students with critically-ill patients through the use of a new measurement tool to score video recordings of simulated clinical scenarios. RESULTS The 52 students obtained low scores on their skills in communicating with patients. The reliability of the measuring instrument showed good inter-observer agreement (ICC between 0.71 and 0.90) and the validity yielded a positive correlation (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The results provide evidence that nursing students lack skills when communicating with critically ill patients in simulated scenarios. The measuring instrument used is therefore deemed valid and reliable for assessing nursing students through a clinical simulation.
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- Nursing Department, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
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Rajakumar C, Garber A, Rao PM, Rousseau G, Dumitrascu GA, Posner GD. Umbilical Cord Prolapse in a Labouring Patient: A Multidisciplinary and Interprofessional Simulation Scenario. Cureus 2017; 9:e1692. [PMID: 29159000 PMCID: PMC5690467 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.1692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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This case is one of an eight-case multidisciplinary curriculum designed and implemented at the University of Ottawa by simulation educators with specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and anesthesiology. Consultation from a nurse educator maintained quality and relevance of objectives for nursing participants. The curriculum was prepared to train OB/GYN and anesthesiology residents and nurses to hone crisis resource management skills and to recognize and manage rare/critical medical events in an obstetrical setting. Obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and nurses often work together in acute, high-stakes situations, and this curriculum provides a safe environment to practice team-based management of such emergencies. Over an eight-year period, this curriculum has been executed in scenario couplets on a four-year cycle to allow OB/GYN and anesthesiology residents exposure to all scenarios during a five-year residency beginning in their second year. Prospective evaluative data has been positive. For example, over 90% of participants rated these simulations to be 5 out of 5 with comments, such as “Was an effective use of my educational time” and “Will influence/enhance my future practice”. In this scenario, participants must recognize and manage fetal distress resulting from umbilical cord prolapse in a labouring patient and respond with urgent operative delivery. This scenario requires adult and fetal mannequins with presenting umbilical cord for pelvic examination as well as equipment for fetal monitoring, general anesthetic, and emergency cesarean section. This simulation case includes a case template, critical actions checklist, debriefing guide, summary of key medical content, and an evaluation form for learners to provide feedback.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education, University of Ottawa
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Jones B, Potter C. Applying Best Practice in Simulation: Critical Care Response Team Training. Clin Simul Nurs 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2017.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Roh YS, Jang KI. Survey of factors influencing learner engagement with simulation debriefing among nursing students. Nurs Health Sci 2017; 19:485-491. [PMID: 28851087 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Revised: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Simulation-based education has escalated worldwide, yet few studies have rigorously explored predictors of learner engagement with simulation debriefing. The purpose of this cross-sectional, descriptive survey was to identify factors that determine learner engagement with simulation debriefing among nursing students. A convenience sample of 296 Korean nursing students enrolled in the simulation-based course completed the survey. A total of five instruments were used: (i) Characteristics of Debriefing; (ii) Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare - Student Version; (iii) The Korean version of the Simulation Design Scale; (iv) Communication Skills Scale; and (v) Clinical-Based Stress Scale. Multiple regression analysis was performed using the variables to investigate the influencing factors. The results indicated that influencing factors of learning engagement with simulation debriefing were simulation design, confidentiality, stress, and number of students. Simulation design was the most important factor. Video-assisted debriefing was not a significant factor affecting learner engagement. Educators should organize and conduct debriefing activities while considering these factors to effectively induce learner engagement. Further study is needed to identify the effects of debriefing sessions targeting learners' needs and considering situational factors on learning outcomes.
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- Young Sook Roh
- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Kyungbok University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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OBJECTIVES Pauses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation negatively impact clinical outcomes; however, little is known about the contributing factors. The objective of this study is to determine the frequency, duration, and causes for pauses during cardiac arrest. DESIGN This is a secondary analysis of video data collected from a prospective multicenter trial. Twenty-six simulated pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios each lasting 12 minutes in duration were analyzed by two independent reviewers to document events surrounding each pause in chest compressions. SETTING Ten children's hospitals across Canada, the United, and the United Kingdom. SUBJECTS Resuscitation teams composed of three healthcare providers trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. INTERVENTIONS A simulated pediatric cardiac arrest case in a 5 year old. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The frequency, duration, and associated factors for each pause were recorded. Communication was rated using a four-point scale reflecting the team's shared mental model. Two hundred fifty-six pauses were reviewed with a median of 10 pauses per scenario (interquartile range, 7-12). Median pause duration was 5 seconds (interquartile range, 2-9 s), with 91% chest compression fraction per scenario (interquartile range, 88-94%). Only one task occurred during most pauses (66%). The most common tasks were a change of chest compressors (25%), performing pulse check (24%), and performing rhythm check (15%). Forty-nine (19%) of the pauses lasted greater than 10 seconds and were associated with shock delivery (p < 0.001), performing rhythm check (p < 0.001), and performing pulse check (p < 0.001). When a shared mental model was rated high, pauses were significantly shorter (mean difference, 4.2 s; 95% CI, 1.6-6.8 s; p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Pauses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation occurred frequently during simulated pediatric cardiac arrest, with variable duration and underlying causes. A large percentage of pauses were greater than 10 seconds and occurred more frequently than the recommended 2-minute interval. Future efforts should focus on improving team coordination to minimize pause frequency and duration.
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Roussin CJ, Weinstock P. SimZones: An Organizational Innovation for Simulation Programs and Centers. ACADEMIC MEDICINE : JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES 2017; 92:1114-1120. [PMID: 28562455 DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000001746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The complexity and volume of simulation-based learning programs have increased dramatically over the last decade, presenting several major challenges for those who lead and manage simulation programs and centers. The authors present five major issues affecting the organization of simulation programs: (1) supporting both single- and double-loop learning experiences; (2) managing the training of simulation teaching faculty; (3) optimizing the participant mix, including individuals, professional groups, teams, and other role-players, to ensure learning; (4) balancing in situ, node-based, and center-based simulation delivery; and (5) organizing simulation research and measuring value. They then introduce the SimZones innovation, a system of organization for simulation-based learning, and explain how it can alleviate the problems associated with these five issues.Simulations are divided into four zones (Zones 0-3). Zone 0 simulations include autofeedback exercises typically practiced by solitary learners, often using virtual simulation technology. Zone 1 simulations include hands-on instruction of foundational clinical skills. Zone 2 simulations include acute situational instruction, such as clinical mock codes. Zone 3 simulations involve authentic, native teams of participants and facilitate team and system development.The authors also discuss the translation of debriefing methods from Zone 3 simulations to real patient care settings (Zone 4), and they illustrate how the SimZones approach can enable the development of longitudinal learning systems in both teaching and nonteaching hospitals. The SimZones approach was initially developed in the context of the Boston Children's Hospital Simulator Program, which the authors use to illustrate this innovation in action.
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- Christopher J Roussin
- C.J. Roussin is academic and research director, Boston Children's Hospital Simulator Program, research associate, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, and instructor of anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. P. Weinstock is anesthesia chair, director of pediatric simulation, and senior associate in critical care medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, and associate professor of anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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