Use of simulation to practice multidisciplinary anaphylaxis management

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Patient Safety
• Nursing Practice

Background:

• Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction with increasing incidence.
• Effective recognition and emergency response are critical for patient outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary clinical simulation is a valuable tool in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a multidisciplinary simulation scenario for anaphylaxis recognition and emergency response.
• To utilize Bandura's self-efficacy theory as a framework for behavior change in clinical simulation.
• To provide a non-threatening environment for healthcare staff to practice and improve patient care.

Main Methods:

• Development of evidence-based clinical scenarios for anaphylaxis management.
• Inclusion of prebriefing and postdebriefing sessions within the simulation.
• Application of Bandura's self-efficacy theory to support learning and behavior change.

Main Results:

• Simulation provided a platform for multidisciplinary teams to practice anaphylaxis response.
• The non-threatening environment facilitated learning, feedback, and competency evaluation.
• Enhanced communication and role-playing of expected practices were observed.

Conclusions:

• Multidisciplinary clinical simulation is essential for improving nursing education and patient safety.
• Simulation effectively prepares staff for managing critical events like anaphylaxis.
• This strategy reinforces practices, enhances interdisciplinary communication, and evaluates competency.