High Fidelity Simulation Experience in Emergency settings: doctors and nurses satisfaction levels

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Patient Safety

Background:

• High-fidelity simulation (HFS) is widely accepted in medical education.
• Learner satisfaction is a key metric for evaluating simulation effectiveness.
• Understanding factors influencing satisfaction is crucial for optimizing training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess satisfaction levels of doctors and nurses with High-Fidelity Simulation (HFS).
• To explore associations between HFS satisfaction and simulation setting (center vs. field).
• To investigate correlations between HFS satisfaction and participant socio-demographic features.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-method study utilizing the Satisfaction of High-Fidelity Simulation Experience (SESAF) questionnaire.
• Online survey administered to doctors and nurses post-HFS participation.
• Quantitative data analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics; qualitative data analyzed using the Giorgi method.

Main Results:

• High overall satisfaction reported (mean score 8.17/10) with no significant gender differences.
• Pre-simulation knowledge correlated positively with general satisfaction, debriefing effectiveness, and professional impact.
• On-the-field HFS yielded higher satisfaction, professional impact, clinical reasoning, self-efficacy, and team dynamics compared to center-based simulations.

Conclusions:

• Healthcare managers should expand High-Fidelity Simulation (HFS) to all healthcare workers in real clinical settings.
• Improving communication and debriefing skills of HFS facilitators is essential.
• HFS offers significant benefits for professional development and team dynamics in healthcare settings.