Perceptions of High-Fidelity Simulation Teaching by Non-Specialist Doctors in an Emergency Department in Singapore

oleh: Shin Ying Thng MBBS, MRCS Edin (A&E), Ling Tiah MRCS Edin (A&E), MPH, Elaine Ching Ching Tan MRCSEd, MMed (Emergency Med)

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: SAGE Publishing 2011-09-01

Deskripsi

Simulation training was introduced in 2008 as part of the core education program for non-specialist doctors posted to our department. It aims to help them improve clinical knowledge and skills, as well as to facilitate teamwork and communication. A survey was conducted to elicit their views on this training technique. All the participants felt that it was most effective in improving knowledge base in resuscitation work while 97 % felt that the session allowed them to train their critical decision making skills. Only 57% felt that the session helped them to improve their patient and doctor communication skills. Simulation training has been generally well received and deemed beneficial by the participants in our study.