An Analysis Comparing "Sim Huddles" to Traditional Simulation for Obstetric Emergency Preparedness. Issue 1 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sweeney, Jennifer; Maietta, Renee; Olson, Karla
• Is Part Of: Nursing for women's health. Volume 19:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Maternity nursing -- Periodicals; Gynecologic nursing -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Care -- Periodicals; 618.10231
• DOI: 10.1111/1751-486X.12172
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-4851

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Health care professionals in obstetrics must be prepared to respond when emergencies arise. Simulation provides the opportunity to train in a team setting but can be resource‐intensive. A postprogram implementation analysis compared high‐fidelity in‐situ simulation to a novel approach called "Sim Huddles." Sim Huddles are conducted in a quick, informal, low‐fidelity staff huddle format incorporating concepts of TeamSTEPPS®. Postsimulation participant surveys from nine Sim Huddles were compared to nine traditional in‐situ simulations. Results show similar achievement of learning goals and statistically significant improvement in self‐reported confidence (<italic>p</italic> = .002) from the traditional in‐situ format (mean = 4.32, sd = .771) compared to the Sim Huddle format (mean = 4.74, sd = .480). Sim Huddles can provide effective training with less time and fewer resources than what is required of traditional, high‐fidelity simulation.</p> </abstract>