Using "The Burns Suite" as a Novel High Fidelity Simulation Tool for Interprofessional and Teamwork Training.
File(s)
Accepted version
Author(s)
Sadideen, H
Wilson, D
Moiemen, N
Kneebone, R
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Educational theory highlights the importance of contextualized simulation for effective learning. The authors recently published the concept of "The Burns Suite" (TBS) as a novel tool to advance the delivery of burns education for residents/clinicians. Effectively, TBS represents a low-cost, high-fidelity, portable, immersive simulation environment. Recently, simulation-based team training (SBTT) has been advocated as a means to improve interprofessional practice. The authors aimed to explore the role of TBS in SBTT. A realistic pediatric burn resuscitation scenario was designed based on "advanced trauma and life support" and "emergency management of severe burns" principles, refined utilizing expert opinion through cognitive task analysis. The focus of this analysis was on nontechnical and interpersonal skills of clinicians and nurses within the scenario, mirroring what happens in real life. Five-point Likert-type questionnaires were developed for face and content validity. Cronbach's alpha was calculated for scale reliability. Semistructured interviews captured responses for qualitative thematic analysis allowing for data triangulation. Twenty-two participants completed TBS resuscitation scenario. Mean face and content validity ratings were high (4.4 and 4.7 respectively; range 4-5). The internal consistency of questions was high. Qualitative data analysis revealed two new themes. Participants reported that the experience felt particularly authentic because the simulation had high psychological and social fidelity, and there was a demand for such a facility to be made available to improve nontechnical skills and interprofessional relations. TBS provides a realistic, novel tool for SBTT, addressing both nontechnical and interprofessional team skills. Recreating clinical challenge is crucial to optimize SBTT. With a better understanding of the theories underpinning simulation and interprofessional education, future simulation scenarios can be designed to provide unique educational experiences whereby team members will learn with and from other specialties and professions in a safe, controlled environment.
Date Issued
2016-07-01
Date Acceptance
2016-04-01
Citation
Journal of Burn Care & Research, 2016, 37 (4), pp.235-242
ISSN
1559-047X
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Start Page
235
End Page
242
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Burn Care & Research
Volume
37
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© 2016 The American Burn Association
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Emergency Medicine
Dermatology
Surgery
SURGICAL EDUCATION
DISTRIBUTED-SIMULATION
HEALTH-CARE
ENVIRONMENT
SKILLS
Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
1103 Clinical Sciences
Publication Status
Published