The Effect of Teaching Nontechnical Skills in Advanced Life Support: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of nontechnical skills (NTS) training on performance in advanced life support (ALS) simulation. Furthermore, we aimed to determine the ideal frequency of training sessions for an optimal retention and the value of debriefing.

Methods

A systematic search was performed using PubMed, EMBASE, WoS, ERIC, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library conducted through August 1, 2018. All primary studies mentioning NTS in ALS education were included. Three reviewers independently extracted data on study design and outcome. The MERSQI approach was used to evaluate the overall quality of evidence.

Results

Of the 10,723 identified articles, 40 studies were included with a combined total of 3,041 participants, ranging from stu

SUBMITTER: Dewolf P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8138104 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature