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M Roseann Cannon-Diehl1, Susan M Rugari, Terri S Jones
1Texas Christian University Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Nurse Anesthesia, Forth Worth, Texas, USA. roseann.cannon@tcu.edu
AANA Journal
|August 2, 2012
Summary
High-fidelity simulation (HFS) offers valuable continuing education for anesthesia providers. Nurse anesthetists identified advanced cardiac life support, machine malfunctions, and malignant hyperthermia as key simulation training areas.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Simulation
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Simulation is transforming healthcare education, yet continuing education opportunities for anesthesia providers using simulation are limited.
- High-fidelity simulation (HFS) presents a potential avenue for enhancing anesthesia provider training and skill maintenance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceived usefulness of HFS for continuing education among nurse anesthetists.
- To assess nurse anesthetists' current exposure to and desired simulation training scenarios.
Main Methods:
- A needs assessment was conducted with 22 practicing nurse anesthetists.
- Participants ranked their experience with 11 anesthesia events and identified preferred events for simulation-based continuing education.
Main Results:
- 71% of participants favored HFS for advanced cardiac life support, anesthesia machine mishaps, and malignant hyperthermia scenarios.
- 81% viewed simulation as a valuable competency assessment tool, though opinions on its use for recertification were mixed.
Conclusions:
- HFS is perceived as a valuable tool for continuing education and competency assessment in nurse anesthesia.
- Further development of HFS continuing education programs is warranted, with specific scenarios identified as high priority.
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