An Investigation on the Perceptions of Practicing Interdisciplinary Health Professionals on Rapid Cycle Deliberate...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• Rapid cycle deliberate practice (RCDP) is an emerging simulation method for structured clinical content.
• Understanding healthcare professionals' perceptions of RCDP is crucial for its adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore practicing emergency medicine professionals' perceptions of RCDP as a learning method.
• To assess the effectiveness of RCDP in an interprofessional context.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study using grounded theory.
• Focus groups conducted post-simulation to gather participant reactions.
• Independent coding and consensus development to identify themes.

Main Results:

• Four key themes emerged: procedural aspects, behavioral responses, learning experience, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Participants initially had mixed reactions to RCDP's interruptions but found it highly effective.
• Authenticity of the multidisciplinary approach was a significant positive factor.

Conclusions:

• Practicing healthcare professionals perceived RCDP simulation positively.
• RCDP is considered highly effective for medical resuscitation training, surpassing traditional methods.
• RCDP shows potential as a valuable tool for continuing professional development.