Perceptions of simulation-based training in crisis resource management in the endoscopy unit

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Crisis Resource Management

Background:

• Simulation-based training (SBT) is crucial for healthcare teams managing critical events.
• Effective crisis resource management (CRM) skills are vital in high-stakes medical environments like endoscopy suites.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate staff perceptions of simulation-based training (SBT) for crisis resource management (CRM) skills in the endoscopy suite.
• To assess the usefulness, enjoyment, applicability, and realism of SBT among nurses and technicians.

Main Methods:

• Nurses and technicians participated in SBT using simulated endoscopy scenarios.
• Surveys were administered before, immediately after, and one month post-SBT to gauge perceptions.
• Data collected included Likert scale ratings on usefulness, enjoyment, applicability, and realism.

Main Results:

• Participants rated SBT highly for usefulness (4.6-5.0), enjoyment (3.8-4.6), applicability (4.0-4.7), and realism (4.0-4.7).
• Initially, experienced nurses expected lower enjoyment than less experienced peers, but post-training perceptions were positive across experience levels.
• 14 out of 15 participants expressed interest in future SBT for CRM skills.

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based training is perceived as an effective, engaging, and realistic method for enhancing CRM skills in endoscopy suites.
• SBT benefits healthcare staff across different roles and experience levels.
• The findings support the integration of SBT into regular training for endoscopy teams to improve patient safety and team performance.