Does Multidisciplinary Team Simulation-Based Training Improve Obstetric Emergencies Skills?

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Obstetrics
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Clinical simulation is a valuable tool for reducing perinatal morbidity and mortality.
• High-fidelity simulation offers a realistic training environment for complex medical scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the impact of high-fidelity simulation training on obstetric emergencies.
• To evaluate the effects on a multidisciplinary healthcare team's skills and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Quasi-experimental study in three phases: identification of emergencies, simulation case development, and team analysis.
• Training focused on three key obstetric emergencies: postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and breech delivery.
• Assessment of skills and satisfaction using validated evaluation tools and inter-observer agreement.

Main Results:

• Health professionals demonstrated significant skill improvement post-training (p < 0.05).
• Participants reported high satisfaction with the simulation experience.
• Excellent inter-observer reliability was achieved in skill assessments.

Conclusions:

• High-fidelity simulation training effectively enhances the competencies of healthcare professionals in managing obstetric emergencies.
• This training approach is a valuable strategy for improving obstetric care and patient safety.