Comparison of simulation debriefs with traditional needs assessment methods: a qualitative exploratory study in a critical care community setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To better understand the potential of a needs assessment approach using qualitative data from manikin-based and virtual patient simulation debriefing sessions compared with traditional data collection methods (ie, focus groups and interviews).

Design

Original data from simulation debrief sessions was compared and contrasted with data from an earlier assessment of critical care needs in a community setting (using focus groups and interviews), thus undertaking secondary analysis of data. Time and cost data were also examined. Debrief sessions were coded using deductive and inductive techniques. Matrices were used to explore the commonalities, differences and emergent findings across the methods.

Setting

Critical care unit in a community hospital setting.

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SUBMITTER: Sarti AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6194405 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature