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A debriefing tool to acquire non-technical skills in trauma courses
Fabio Botelho1,2, Natalie Yanchar3, Simone Abib4
1Harvey E. Beardmore Division of Pediatric Surgery - Montreal Children's Hospital, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada.
Objective:
The study reports the use of a nominal group technique (NGT) to evaluate the PEARLS Healthcare debriefing tool as a tool to foster non-technical skills in trauma simulation courses. Additionally, it introduces a debriefing card to be used in trauma courses.
Design:
A nominal group technique was used to evaluate the main strategies for PEARLS. The experts had the opportunity to share their opinions in an online survey and online meeting.
Results:
Seven participants participated in the nominal group. Based on the online survey results, the self-assessment debriefing strategy (from PEARLS) was rated 4.83/5 in relevance, the focused facilitation 5/5, and the provision of information 4.5/5. Participants felt that PEARLS was appropriate and useful for fostering non-technical skills: all the debriefing strategies contained in PEARLS were felt to be valid and worth using; and cue cards for the instructors were suggested to assist them in conducting structured formal debriefings. A specific debriefing tool for trauma scenarios was designed based on these suggestions, which is presented in this article.
Conclusion:
A nominal group of experts in education, simulation, and trauma support PEARLS strategies for non-technical skills training in trauma courses.
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