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    Bringing clinical simulation into an Anesthesia residency training program in a university hospital. Participants' acceptability assessment
    (2013) Corvetto Aqueveque, Marcia Antonia; Bravo, M. P.; Montana, R. A.; Altermatt Couratier, Fernando René; Delfino, Alejandro
    Introduction Clinical simulation is currently an integral part of the curriculum of the Anesthesiology residency programs in other countries. We aimed to describe and evaluate the insertion of simulation in an anesthesia residency training program. Methods Activities feasible to be used for training in a simulated environment were classified into 2 modules: workshops for technical skills conducted with first year residents, and high fidelity simulation scenarios performed with second and third year residents. After each activity, and using an anonymous questionnaire, residents assessed their satisfaction and objectives accomplished. Results A total of 18 activities: 6 skills workshops and 12 high fidelity scenarios were assessed. A total of 206 questionnaires were analyzed, corresponding to 41 residents. Almost all (96%) of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that workshops met the objectives and should be mandatory in the anesthesia curriculum; however, 11% agreed that the activity caused anxiety and/or nervousness. The high fidelity scenarios were considered realistic and consistent with the objectives by 97% of residents, and 42% felt that workshops caused anxiety and/or nervousness. Conclusions The inclusion of simulation has been well accepted by the residents. The activities have been described as realistic, and limited to the objectives, essential points in adult education, as according to Kolb's learning model this is associated with profound, useful and long lasting knowledge.Introduction Clinical simulation is currently an integral part of the curriculum of the Anesthesiology residency programs in other countries. We aimed to describe and evaluate the insertion of simulation in an anesthesia residency training program. Methods Activities feasible to be used for training in a simulated environment were classified into 2 modules: workshops for technical skills conducted with first year residents, and high fidelity simulation scenarios performed with second and third year residents. After each activity, and using an anonymous questionnaire, residents assessed their satisfaction and objectives accomplished. Results A total of 18 activities: 6 skills workshops and 12 high fidelity scenarios were assessed. A total of 206 questionnaires were analyzed, corresponding to 41 residents. Almost all (96%) of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that workshops met the objectives and should be mandatory in the anesthesia curriculum; however, 11% agreed that the activity caused anxiety and/or nervousness. The high fidelity scenarios were considered realistic and consistent with the objectives by 97% of residents, and 42% felt that workshops caused anxiety and/or nervousness. Conclusions The inclusion of simulation has been well accepted by the residents. The activities have been described as realistic, and limited to the objectives, essential points in adult education, as according to Kolb's learning model this is associated with profound, useful and long lasting knowledge.