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Assessment of Nontechnical Skills During Resuscitation: Validation in the Italian Version of the TEAM

  • 0From the Azienda Regionale Emergenza Sanitaria ARES 118 (M.A.M.S), University of Rome "La Sapienza," Rome, Italy; Department of Emergency Medicine (A.D.E., M.C., C.B.), University of Rome La Sapienza, Roma, Lazio, Italy; Azienda Regionale Emergenza Sanitaria ARES 118 (G.D.V.), Rome, Italy; University of Rome "La Sapienza"-Rome (D.V.), Lazio, Italy; Analisi-statistiche.it-Rome (I.P.), Lazio, Italy; Azienda Regionale Emergenza Sanitaria ARES 118 (M.M.), Rome, Italy; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (M.G.C.), Catholic University of The Sacred Heart, Fondazione 'Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli' IRCCS, Rome, Lazio, Italy; and Department of Surgical Sciences (A.D.P.), University of Rome-La Sapienza, Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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July 15, 2024

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July 15, 2024

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Summary

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This study adapted the TEAM score for Italian use, creating the i-TEAM. The i-TEAM demonstrates reliable and valid measurement of nontechnical skills (NTS) in healthcare teams.

Area Of Science

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Team Performance
  • Psychometrics

Background

  • Nontechnical skills (NTS) are crucial for safe and effective team performance, particularly during critical events like cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • The TEAM score is a validated tool for assessing NTS, but an Italian version was needed.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To perform an intercultural adaptation of the TEAM score into Italian, creating the i-TEAM.
  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the i-TEAM score.

Main Methods

  • Forward-backward translation was used for cultural adaptation.
  • Psychometric properties including acceptability, construct validity, and interrater reliability were assessed.
  • Participants were grouped by experience to explore correlations with NTS scores.

Main Results

  • The i-TEAM demonstrated high internal consistency, with a Cronbach coefficient of 0.91 for the total score.
  • No significant correlation was found between NTS scores and participant experience levels.
  • The i-TEAM showed psychometric properties comparable to the original TEAM score.

Conclusions

  • The i-TEAM is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing nontechnical skills in Italian-speaking healthcare professionals.
  • The findings support the use of the i-TEAM for evaluating and improving team performance in various clinical settings.

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