Pre-hospital simulation based scenario practice v1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An observational study of participants reflection in pre-hospital simulation training.
IRAS ID
181151
Contact name
Suman Mitra
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Liverpool
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 1 days
Research summary
Across the UK high impact trauma often leads to life threatening injuries and is associated with early death. There are on average 1000 cases of major trauma in Wales each year. In Ysbyty Gwynedd North Wales a significant amount of trauma is seen, the Emergency Department on average manages approximately 60 cases each year.
There has been significant changes in the management of pre-hospital casualties from the initial management on scene to a hospital. The role of doctors has grown in the pre-hospital setting bringing a variety of skills and interventions with a formal training programme and a set curriculum.
The North Wales Prehospital Simulation scenario training aims to use computerised realistic mannequins within the pre-hospital environment to ensure multi-agencies maintain their competencies, further their skills, knowledge and management of patients. Case based scenarios are run on a monthly basis, set according to the pre-hospital curriculum.
We propose to evaluate the use of pre-hospital simulation as a tool to aid the development of pre-hospital practitioners and its effectiveness as a method of training through participant self assessment. Key areas of focus will include the following: teamwork, practical skill and improvement in knowledge. Two methods have been proposed to collect qualitative data, a pre and post evaluation questionnaire and a radar chart evaluating the simulation session.
The results of this research would provide information as to whether the provision of regular simulation sessions, improve participants skill and knowledge. If results are positive, continuation of the current method of training may be recommended. However, if the results show no improvement, the non-favourable aspects will need to be re-evaluated. This information will assist in the continued professional development of the pre-hospital care provider, who perform an important role in reducing mortality of trauma casualties.
REC name
Wales REC 5
REC reference
15/WA/0425
Date of REC Opinion
20 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion