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Developing a Simulation-Based Training Program for the Prehospital Professionals and Students on the Management of

Melih Elcin1, Arif Onan, Orhan Odabasi

  • 1From the Department of Medical Education and Informatics (M.E., A.O., O.O.), Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine; Program of First and Emergency Aid (M.S.), Hacettepe University Vocational School of Health Sciences; Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (H.I.), Gulhane Military Medical Academy; and General Directorate of Emergency Health Care (P.D.K., D.C., O.A.N.) and Konya Simulation Training Center (I.G., Y.U.), Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey.

Simulation in Healthcare : Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
|December 7, 2016
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

A training program using standardized patients improved Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) awareness and preparedness among prehospital professionals. The simulation effectively enhanced skills in personal protective equipment use, crucial for managing MERS cases.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Preparedness
  • Healthcare Simulation

Background:

  • Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) poses a significant global health risk.
  • Prehospital professionals are at high risk of MERS infection.
  • Effective training is crucial for managing MERS cases in prehospital settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a training program for prehospital MERS management using standardized patient (SP) scenarios.
  • To assess participant awareness and preparedness regarding MERS.
  • To evaluate the training program's effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Developed 5 SP scenarios and an observation form.
  • Included paramedic students and emergency medical service (EMS) providers in simulation-based training.
  • Evaluated participants' MERS awareness and preparedness before and after training.

Main Results:

  • 84% of teams recognized MERS possibility in baseline evaluation.
  • Participants initially lacked proficiency in donning/doffing personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Post-training evaluations showed improvement in PPE skills, with positive participant feedback.

Conclusions:

  • The SP-based training program effectively enhanced MERS awareness and preparedness.
  • The training was suitable for both paramedic students and EMS providers.
  • SP methodology proved optimal for simulating MERS management scenarios requiring human interaction.

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