Remembering to Resume: A Randomized Trial Comparing Combined Interruption Management Training and Simulation-Based

Peggy P Hill1, Desiree A Díaz, Mindi Anderson

  • 1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. Peggy P. Hill, PhD, RN, CHSE, is an assistant professor and simulation facilitator. Desiree A. Díaz, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN, professor and undergraduate simulation coordinator, is president-elect for the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning. Mindi Anderson, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN, is professor, interim associate dean for simulation and immersive learning, and director, Healthcare Simulation Graduate Program. Steven Talbert, PhD, RN, is director, Nursing PhD Program, and a clinical assistant professor. Crystal Maraj, PhD, is an assistant professor, Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida. This project was funded by the 2021 SouthernNursing Research Society/National League for Nursing Doctoral Research Grant Award; a version is included in Dr. Hill's dissertation. The authors are grateful to Dr. Erica Hoyt for her assistance as a simulation facilitator during this study. In addition, the dedication of simulation center staff, especially Syretta Spears and Christina Grosso, is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Dr. Hill at Peggy.Hill@UCF.edu .

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Summary

Purposeful interruption management training significantly reduces cognitive load for nursing students during simulations. This training, combined with simulation-based education, enhances interruption management skills, crucial for patient safety.

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