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What should be included in a simulation course for anaesthetists? The Merseyside trainee perspective
Simon J Mercer1, Michael J Moneypenny, Oscar Fredy
1Anaesthetic Department, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK. simonjmercer@hotmail.com
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
|November 30, 2011
Summary
Senior anaesthetic trainees prioritize behavioral traits for the ideal anesthetist. Simulation training can effectively develop these essential leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anaesthesiology Training
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- First UK study on senior anaesthetic trainees' views on ideal anesthetist attributes.
- Focus on how simulation courses can meet training needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key attributes of an 'ideal' anaesthetist from the perspective of senior trainees.
- To assess the role of simulation training in developing these attributes.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous electronic questionnaire distributed to 79 post-fellowship anaesthetic trainees in Merseyside, UK.
- Responses analyzed, with open-ended questions coded into skills, knowledge, and attributes/behavior themes.
- 81% response rate achieved.
Main Results:
- Behavioral attributes (leadership, teamwork, communication) were prioritized over skills or knowledge.
- 69% felt current training aided attribute development; half of these credited simulation training.
- Simulation courses offer practice, rare event exposure, and realistic environments.
Conclusions:
- Senior anaesthetic trainees emphasize behavioral characteristics for ideal practice.
- Simulation training is a viable method for teaching key attributes like leadership and communication.
- Findings should inform the design of future anaesthesia simulation courses.
