Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Improves Central Line Maintenance Skills of ICU Nurses

Abstract

ICU nurses displayed large variability in their ability to perform central line maintenance tasks. After SBML, there was significant improvement, and all nurses reached a predetermined level of competency.

The use of augmented reality glasses in central line simulation: "see one, simulate many, do one competently, and teach everyone"

“…In addition, the medical reforms with the decreases in training hours brought on by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 30 , 31 have further challenged the system to condense the same amount of information to learn into fewer working hours. Simulation has been extensively studied, 10 , 12 , 15 , 24 , 32 – 34 but there is still a gap between simulation and performing actual procedures. In our study, we evaluated the use of AR to bridge the chasm, by providing real-time instruction during simulation training with future plans to study its implementation in the real-life environment.…”

“…Simulation-based learning has been shown to reduce complications 12 , 13 and is now an integral part of medical education. It allows for teaching of complex skills in a controlled environment, one away from the judgment or anxiety of dealing with a real patient, it affords learners the ability to make errors without any real-life adverse consequences, and it provides instructors who are focused completely on their education.…”

Innovative Discharge Process for Families with Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective Nonrandomized Trial

“…High-fidelity simulation might better improve competence in CVC care and decrease complications, as has been seen with nurses in oncology and intensive care units. 21,22 As the average LOS for this cohort was slightly >80 days, there would seem to be ample time for discharge teaching. However, the HPN team is necessarily involved throughout the entire course of the hospitalization.…”

“…For this population, there may be a steep learning curve faced when applying skills at home. High‐fidelity simulation might better improve competence in CVC care and decrease complications, as has been seen with nurses in oncology and intensive care units …”

Orientation to the Operating Room: An Introduction to the Surgery Clerkship for Third-Year Medical Students

“…Second, mistakes made in simulation have no financial or patient safety impacts. Simulation has been shown to improve patient outcomes, 18,19 improve skill mastery, 20–22 reduce complications, 23 and reduce hospital costs. 24 Simulation allows for an opportunity to provide practical information and problem-solving situations in a safe environment.…”