title: An analysis comparing "Sim Huddles" to traditional simulation for obstetric emergency preparedness.
abstract: Health care professionals in obstetrics must be prepared to respond when emergencies arise. Simulation provides the opportunity to train in a team setting but can be resource-intensive. A postprogram implementation analysis compared high-fidelity in-situ simulation to a novel approach called "Sim Huddles." Sim Huddles are conducted in a quick, informal, low-fidelity staff huddle format incorporating concepts of TeamSTEPPS®. Postsimulation participant surveys from nine Sim Huddles were compared to nine traditional in-situ simulations. Results show similar achievement of learning goals and statistically significant improvement in self-reported confidence (p = .002) from the traditional in-situ format (mean = 4.32, sd = .771) compared to the Sim Huddle format (mean = 4.74, sd = .480). Sim Huddles can provide effective training with less time and fewer resources than what is required of traditional, high-fidelity simulation.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sweeney
authors.forename: Renee
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maietta
authors.forename: Karla
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Olson
mesh_terms: D002959:Civil Defense / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009773:Obstetric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011247:Pregnancy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
keywords: TeamSTEPPS; emergency training; huddle; in-situ simulation; obstetric emergency