Influence of presence in an inter-professional simulation training of the emergency caesarean section: a cross-sectional questionnaire study

Abstract

Purpose Emergency training using simulation is a method to increase patient safety in the delivery room. The effect of individual training concepts is critically discussed and requires evaluation. A possible influence factor of success can be the perceived reality of the participants. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the presence in a simulated emergency caesarean section improves subjective effect of the training and evaluation. Methods In this observation study, professionals took part in simulated emergency caesarean sections to improve workflow and non-technical skills. Presence was measured by means of a validated questionnaire, effects and evaluation by means of a newly created questionnaire directly after the training. Primary outcome was a correlation between presence and assumed effect of training and evaluation. Results 106 participants (70% of course participants) answered the questionnaires. Reliability of the presence scale was good (Cronbach’s alpha 0.72). The presence correlated significantly with all evaluated items of non-technical skills and evaluation of the course. The factor “mutual support” showed a high effect size (0.639), the overall evaluation of the course (0.395) and the willingness to participate again (0.350) a medium effect. There were no differences between the professional groups. Conclusion The presence correlates with the assumed training objectives and evaluation of the course. If training is not successful, it is one factor that needs to be improved.

Significance of perioperative inter‐departmental collaboration for obstetric emergency response: A mini‐review

“…Moreover, conducting joint seminars with educational hospital groups allows us to gain new knowledge based on the diversity of approaches among hospitals and to share insights gained from joint training sessions with each hospital to improve maternal and child healthcare safety. 23 , 24 …”