[Interprofessional team training with in situ simulation to improve the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation]

Abstract

Introduction: In situ simulation facilitates training in clinical settings under similar emotional pressure that occurs in real life situations. The objective of the present study was to assess the feasibility, implementation, facilitators self-confidence and teaching challenges of a training program of cardiopulmonary resuscitation through an in situ simulation plan.

Method: A training program was designed for the facilitators. The number of professionals trained and in situ simulations performed were recorded, as well as the logistical challenges. An ad hoc survey was designed to assess facilitators self-confidence and educational challenge which were classified using the debriefing assessment for simulation in healthcare©.

Results: During a period of 3 years, 95 trained facilitators implemented 378 in situ simulations that allowed to train 1281 nursing professionals working at inpatient units. Integration of in situ simulations with daily activities and availability of facilitators were the main logistical challenges. Stablishing and maintaining a stimulating learning environment and structuring the debriefing in an organized way were the main educational challenges.

Conclusions: In situ simulation helps to train the coordination of nursing teams taking care of patients in cardiorespiratory arrest and to identify the risks that may affect patient safety. Identifying the educational challenges during the implementation of in situ simulation facilitates the design of specific educational and monitoring strategies.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Entrenamiento simulado; Mejora de la calidad; Patient safety; Patient simulation; Quality improvement; Reanimación cardiopulmonar; Seguridad del paciente; Simulación de paciente; Simulation training.