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Twelve tips for using tactical decision games to teach non-technical skills
Scott Clarke1, Janet Skinner1, Iain Drummond2
1Clinical Skills Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Medical Teacher
|December 9, 2021
Summary
Tactical decision games (TDGs) offer a cost-effective method for non-technical skills (NTS) training in healthcare. These games enhance decision-making and teamwork in a safe learning environment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Non-technical skills (NTS) are crucial in safety-critical industries like healthcare.
- Tactical decision games (TDGs) are established tools for NTS development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide 12 evidence-based tips for integrating TDGs into undergraduate medical and nursing curricula.
- To highlight the effectiveness of TDGs for NTS training.
Main Methods:
- Integration of TDGs into an undergraduate medical and nursing program.
- Development of practical guidance on TDG design, facilitation, debriefing, and curriculum integration.
Main Results:
- TDGs are a realistic, feasible, and useful method for teaching NTS, including decision-making, prioritization, situational awareness, and teamwork.
- TDGs are a cost-effective, low-fidelity adjunct to immersive simulation for NTS education.
- Learners perceive TDGs as a valuable, safe, and relaxed introduction to NTS, particularly critical decision-making and prioritization.
Conclusions:
- TDGs provide an effective and accessible approach to NTS training for healthcare professionals.
- Implementing the 12 tips can optimize TDG use in educational settings.
- TDGs enhance essential skills for improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
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