The Impact of Training on Teamwork and Simulated Debriefings on Real-Life Cardiopulmonary Arrest Events. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunt, Tara Mahramus; Anderson, Mindi; Vo, Mai; Penoyer, Daleen Aragon
• Is Part Of: Simulation & gaming. Volume 52:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 585
• Page End: 600
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: debriefings -- teamwork -- cardiopulmonary arrest -- training -- multidisciplinary; Social sciences -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Simulation methods -- Periodicals; Game theory -- Periodicals; Sciences sociales -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Jeu de rôle -- Périodiques; Éducation; Jeu d'entreprise; Jeu de simulation; Méthode de simulation; Sciences sociales; Théorie des jeux; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 003.3
• DOI: 10.1177/1046878121991601
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1046-8781

Abstract

Background: Prior to the study, debriefings post-real-lifecardiopulmonary arrest at the associated hospital were conducted only 3% of the time. However, debriefings post-cardiopulmonary arrests are recommended by multiple entities to improve team performance. Methods: A course onteamwork, education on a structured method ofdebriefing, anddebriefing practice via simulated role-play were provided to resuscitation team members. A prospective, mixed methods study including team member perceptions ofdebriefings and the number ofdebriefings conducted post-cardiopulmonary arrests were measured after the intervention. Results: Debriefings increased from 3% to 39%.Debriefings were valued by all team members. Themes generated from team members' comments included improvement, communication, and team function. Conclusions: Debriefings post-real-lifecardiopulmonary arrest events are feasible in a hospital setting.Teamwork principlestraining with simulated role-play ofdebriefing can impact the process of whetherdebriefings occur and are highly regarded by multidisciplinary team members.