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Mannella Paolo¹, Benedetto Chiara², Canuto Emilie²

¹Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Summary

Standardized Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) forms were developed for obstetric emergencies. These validated tools improve simulation training quality and consistency for better clinical preparedness.

Keywords:

OSATS emergencies obstetrics simulation

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Simulation Training

Background:

Obstetric simulation training requires standardized assessment tools.
Current assessment methods for obstetric emergencies lack consistency.
Improving technical skills in obstetrics is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop standardized Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) forms for major obstetric emergencies.
To enhance the quality and consistency of obstetric simulation training.
To provide validated assessment tools for obstetric emergency management.

Main Methods:

A Delphi process involving national experts in obstetrics and simulation training.
Four iterative rounds were used to create, evaluate, and finalize OSATS checklists.
OSATS forms were developed for 11 critical obstetric emergencies, rated on a Likert scale, and validated through expert feedback.

Main Results:

Consensus was achieved for all 11 obstetric emergencies.
High ratings (75-96%) were obtained for most emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage and non-cephalic second twin delivery.
Ratings varied for abnormal CTG management (42%), indicating areas for further refinement.

Conclusions:

Consensus-based OSATS forms for obstetric emergencies were successfully developed.
These standardized tools are essential for improving the quality of simulation training.
The OSATS forms aid in identifying skill gaps and enhancing clinical preparedness in obstetrics.