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Influence of trainee's demographic variables on non-technical skill learning after trauma team simulation:
Marika Ylönen1, Mikko Heinänen2, Seppo Lauritsalo3
1Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hospital Nova of Central Finland, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Hoitajantie 3, Jyväskylä, FI-40620, Finland. marika.ylonen@hyvaks.fi.
Trauma team simulation training improves non-technical skills, with work experience and age significantly influencing outcomes. This cost-effective training benefits all professionals, especially younger ones, regardless of gender or occupation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Trauma team simulation training enhances non-technical skills but is costly.
- Investigating learning dynamics and demographic factors can improve cost-effectiveness.
- Self-assessment of non-technical skills offers a practical approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine associations between health professional demographics and self-assessed non-technical skill improvements after simulation.
- To measure the impact of in situ trauma team simulation training on non-technical skills.
- To enhance the cost-effectiveness of trauma team training.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 2-hour multidisciplinary in situ trauma simulations (2013-2021).
- Pre-post self-assessment questionnaires collected demographic data and non-technical skills.
- Linear mixed models analyzed associations between demographics and skills.
Main Results:
- 1557 trainees from 293 sessions showed improvement in all non-technical skills.
- Work experience correlated with all skills; age correlated with communication, problem identification, role confidence, authority, and time management.
- Gender and occupation had minimal effects; training frequency affected only one skill.
Conclusions:
- Work experience and age are key factors in self-assessed non-technical skill improvement post-simulation.
- Simulation-based training is valuable across experience levels, potentially benefiting younger professionals most.
- Training content is broadly applicable, with minimal influence from gender, occupation, or frequency.
