Intensive care unit nurses' evaluation of simulation used for team training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Patient Safety
• Teamwork Training

Background:

• Simulation-based training is crucial for healthcare professionals to understand teamwork's role in patient safety.
• Effective teamwork is essential in high-stakes environments like intensive care units.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement a simulation-based team training program for intensive care nurses.
• To evaluate nurses' perceptions of simulation for team training in critical care.

Main Methods:

• A questionnaire evaluation design was used.
• 63 registered nurses from intensive care units participated.
• Training involved two emergency scenarios; participants evaluated satisfaction, self-confidence, educational practice, and simulation design.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported high satisfaction and confidence in simulation-based learning.
• Evaluations of educational practice and simulation design were generally positive.
• Significant differences in outcomes were noted based on scenario roles, prior experience, and practice area.

Conclusions:

• The simulation-based program was positively received for team training in intensive care emergencies.
• Findings support using simulation to enhance teamwork and patient safety in critical care.
• Results can guide educators in developing and refining simulation-based training programs.