Using Simulated Handover to Assess Team-Based Competencies in a Virtual Environment. Issue 1 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sadighi, Mozhdeh; Lazzara, Elizabeth H.; Michael, Meghan; Hernandez, Jessica; Chan, Chrissy; Shields, Ian H.; Preble, Richard; Phelps, Mary E.; Tannenbaum, Scott; Greilich, Philip
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the International Symposium of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. Volume 10:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 172
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Human engineering -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; 620.8
• DOI: 10.1177/2327857921101091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2327-8579

Abstract

We utilized simulated patient scenarios in a virtual environment to improve students' communication skills during handovers. To determine how students performed during the scenarios, we assessed several behaviors: structured communication, closed-loop communication, and asking clarification questions. Results revealed that the students' performance was stronger in the first area (structure communication) and weaker in the second (closed-loop communication) and third (asking clarifying questions) areas.