title: Simulation enhances resident confidence in critical care and procedural skills.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The goal of this study was to determine if clinical simulation improved resident confidence in performing critical care skills, neonatal resuscitation, and colonoscopy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Residents participated in clinical simulations utilizing high-fidelity medical simulators in a realistic environment. We compared resident responses on pre- and post-experience surveys.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Residents reported satisfaction with quality of demonstrations and opportunity for hands-on learning and practice. Residents felt more confident in their ability to apply these skills independently and in the applied context.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Simulation is a well-accepted teaching method for critical care and procedural skills and improves resident confidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA. cookej@med.umich.edu
authors.forename: James M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: Stanley J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hamstra
authors.forename: Pamela B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Andreatta
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D008348:Manikins; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods