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The effect of an in-flight, emergency training program on crew confidence
Air Medical Journal
|March 9, 1994
Summary
Air medical crew training significantly boosts confidence in handling in-flight emergencies. This enhanced confidence, especially for inexperienced crew, is sustained for at least six months post-training.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Safety
- Emergency Medicine
- Human Factors in Aviation
Background:
- Air medical transport accidents pose risks to crew and patients.
- Crew experience, training, and confidence are crucial for managing in-flight emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an in-flight emergency training program on air medical crew confidence.
- To evaluate the long-term maintenance of confidence levels after training.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-training survey using a 20-question Likert scale assessed crew confidence.
- Training program focused on in-flight, aircraft-related emergencies.
- Confidence was measured one and six months after training.
Main Results:
- Crew with no prior training or experience reported the lowest initial confidence.
- Confidence scores increased significantly post-training (82 to 89).
- Elevated confidence levels were maintained six months after training.
Conclusions:
- Targeted training enhances air medical crew confidence in managing emergencies.
- The positive impact on confidence is most pronounced in previously untrained/inexperienced personnel.
- Confidence gains are durable, persisting for at least six months post-intervention.
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