High fidelity ECMO simulation: a reality check with reality –use of simulation in ECMO teaching program

We describe ECMO training execution and evaluate training effectiveness and perception by structured pre- and post-training questionnaires analysis. Results of our study show extremely high satisfaction rate with simulation training (4.9  ± 0.3, Lickert 5 point scale). High-fidelity simulation was perceived as very realistic and as such represents an important tool in learning immersion and experience. However, participants reported significant decline from their expectations with regard to structured approach to troubleshootin g (4.7 ± 0.5 vs 4.3 ± 0.7,p = 0.02) and efficiency improvement (4.7 ± 0.5 vs 4.3 ± 0.6,p = 0.002) after high-fidelity simulation. There was also a significant decline from their expectation on self-confidence improvement (4.7 ± 0.5 vs 4.2 ± 0.7,p = 0.001). Our results therefore show, that complex high-fidelity simulation should probably be used with caution in novice participants, not to discourage them from further learning.
Source: Journal of Artificial Organs - Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research