Practitioner perceptions of trauma video review.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Trauma Care
• Performance Improvement

Background:

• Trauma video review (TVR) is a valuable tool for multidisciplinary trauma team education and performance enhancement.
• However, the process of recording resuscitations for TVR may induce anxiety among healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the perceived educational value of TVR.
• To assess the level of anxiety experienced by trauma team members during TVR.
• To explore differences in perceptions based on professional roles.

Main Methods:

• An anonymous online survey was administered to trauma team members.
• Educational scores (E scores) and anxiety scores (A scores) were calculated.
• Respondents were categorized into trainees (T), attending surgeons (A), and nurses (N).
• Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test.

Main Results:

• 39 subjects completed the survey: 17 trainees, 8 attending surgeons, and 14 nurses.
• TVR demonstrated high educational value (median E score 90).
• Moderate anxiety was reported (median A score 27).
• Anxiety scores were significantly higher in attending surgeons compared to nurses (P = .04).

Conclusions:

• TVR is perceived as highly educational but is associated with provider anxiety.
• Anxiety levels differ among professional groups, with attending surgeons reporting higher anxiety.
• Further assessment and potential modifications of TVR are recommended to balance educational benefits with provider comfort.