A novel approach: Simulating multiple simultaneous encounters to assess multitasking ability in emergency medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Study objective

The purpose of this feasibility study is to develop and validate a new assessment tool and scoring system for multitasking competency for physicians in-training in a timed simulated setting. The multitasking competency includes ability to appropriately prioritize and implement tasks for different patients who present simultaneously.

Methods

We designed three single task stations with different levels of difficulty and priority. These skill stations were then combined to create a multitasking simulation scenario. Skill checklists and the global rating scale were utilized to assess the participants' performance. A multitasking score, multitasking index, and priority score were developed to measure the multitasking ability of participants.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Huang WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478191 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature