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Daphné Michelet1, Jessy Barré, Anais Job
1From the Ilumens Platform of Medical Simulation (D.M., J.B., A.J., J.T., A.T.), Paris Descartes University; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care (D.M.), Robert Debré Hospital, Paris; LATI Laboratory (A.J., P.C., C.D.), Paris Descartes University, Boulogne; Emergency Department (J.T.), Lariboisière Hospital; and Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care (A.T.), Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, France.
Training midwives in nontechnical skills (NTS) using screen-based simulation significantly improved their performance in managing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). This simulation-based NTS training enhanced critical skills like teamwork and decision-making in obstetric emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Simulation
- Obstetrics
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a primary cause of maternal mortality globally.
- Effective management of PPH relies heavily on nontechnical skills (NTS) such as communication and teamwork.
- Screen-based simulators offer a platform for targeted NTS training in obstetric emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of NTS training using a screen-based simulation for midwives managing PPH.
- To assess the impact of specific NTS training scenarios on midwife performance.
Main Methods:
- 24 midwives were randomized into two groups: an NTS training group (n=12) and a control group (n=12).
- The NTS group underwent 3 specific NTS training scenarios, while the control group completed basic simulation scenarios.
- Performance was assessed using the Anesthetists Non-Technical Skills (ANTS) score by blinded experts on a high-fidelity PPH simulation.
Main Results:
- The NTS group demonstrated significantly higher median scores across all ANTS dimensions: task management, team working, situation awareness, and decision-making (P < 0.0001 for all).
- The overall median ANTS score was substantially higher in the NTS group compared to the control group (15.5 vs. 8, P < 0.0001).
Conclusions:
- Screen-based simulation training, incorporating specific scenarios and debriefing, effectively enhances midwives' nontechnical skills.
- This training approach improves midwife performance in simulated postpartum hemorrhage scenarios.
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