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  • Perioperative Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Millions of critical events occur annually in perioperative settings.
  • Real-time critical event debriefing offers significant benefits but is underutilized.
  • Addressing team well-being and burnout is a growing concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence-based best practices for proximal critical event debriefing.
  • To provide a framework for implementing effective real-time debriefings.
  • To enhance the quality and frequency of critical event debriefings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evidence-based best practices for proximal critical event debriefing.
  • Development of the WATER mnemonic (Welfare check, Acute/short-term corrections, Team reactions and reflections, Education, Resource awareness and longer term needs) as a cognitive aid.
  • Identification of key processes for effective debriefing.

Main Results:

  • The WATER mnemonic outlines essential steps for proximal debriefing: assessing team welfare, addressing immediate issues, facilitating reflection, identifying educational opportunities, and planning follow-up.
  • A cognitive aid accompanies the mnemonic to support practical application.
  • Evidence-based practices can bridge the gap between debriefing theory and clinical practice.

Conclusions:

  • There is a growing body of literature supporting proximal perioperative critical event debriefing.
  • Implementing evidence-based practices and cognitive aids can improve the quality and frequency of debriefings.
  • Effective debriefing is crucial for addressing burnout, enhancing wellness, and improving overall patient care.