Simulation training for clinicians returning to practice. (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacCuish, AH; McNulty, M; Bryant, C; Deaner, A; Birns, J
• Is Part Of: British journal of hospital medicine. Volume 82:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Medical education -- Return to practice -- Simulation training; Medicine -- Periodicals; Hospital care -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2020.0587
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-8460

Abstract

Abstract : Many doctors take time out of clinical practice, and then have decreased confidence and poor performance ratings on their return. Simulation training provides a safe and effective learning platform for healthcare professionals to become immersed in realistic scenarios that provide an opportunity to develop technical and non-technical skills. A standardised, 1-day, multi-fidelity, interprofessional, simulation training course was developed and delivered at four sites, focusing on human factors, patient safety and acute clinical scenarios relevant for clinicians returning to practice in internal medicine. A total of 56 participants, with a median time out of training of 3.6 years, attended seven courses. Quantitative and qualitative analysis showed a significant pre/post-course increase in candidates' self-reported confidence in returning to practice along with learning in non-technical skills. The carefully designed standardised format may facilitate wider expansion of such training.