Role of emotional competence in residents’ simulated emergency care performance: a mixed-methods study

Abstract

The results suggest that residents who have a high EC level are better able to manage negative affect, so that they are better able to put their medical knowledge to work and explore alternative diagnoses. Emotional-management training for residents who, as new MDs, have limited experience may be beneficial to complement simulation exercises. Additional studies should be considered to better define the links between the affect experienced by MDs and their thought processes during establishment of a diagnosis.

What do emergency department physicians and nurses feel? A qualitative study of emotions, triggers, regulation strategies, and effects on patient care

“…Emotion regulation is a key component of emotional intelligence,56 which refers to the ability to be aware of and to understand emotional states in oneself and others, and to regulate one’s emotions effectively 55 56. Research demonstrates that emotional intelligence is positively associated with medical students’ performance in courses on communication and interpersonal sensitivity (ie, ‘bedside manners’),57 residents’ performance in a simulated emergency,58 and nurses’ physical and emotional caring for patients 59. Further, research suggests an indirect and negative relationship between physicians’ emotional intelligence and malpractice risk 60.…”

“…Further, research suggests an indirect and negative relationship between physicians’ emotional intelligence and malpractice risk 60. Thus, emotional intelligence is a critical skill that should be actively cultivated among healthcare professionals and students through formal emotion management, regulation, and skills training 17 58–64. Considerable evidence65 66 demonstrates that such training interventions increase emotional intelligence in diverse samples, including students, managers, teachers, and police officers.…”

Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Educational Research: The Best Publications of 2016

“…Additionally, in the United States, CORD maintains a listserv of EM educators making the widespread administration of Internet‐based, education‐related surveys feasible. A small number of studies included in this review utilized qualitative methods, which is consistent with the critical appraisals from prior years, six in 2016, six in 2015, three in 2014, and seven in 2013.…”

“…Similar to prior years, the most common study populations were medical students (21/75; 28%) and residents (48/75; 64%) . Interestingly, this year only one study addressing medical students was highlighted for excellence, in contrast to prior years.…”

“…Several prominent topics of study in 2016 were similar to 2015, including technology, simulation, and assessment . Although still a common topic, the frequency of assessment dropped off substantially from 66% of articles in 2015 to 29% in 2016.…”