Is it valid to assess an individual's performance in team training simulation when the supporting team are confederates? A controlled and randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During simulation training, the confederate is a member of the pedagogical team. Its role is to facilitate the interaction between participants and the environment, and is thought to increase realism and immersion. Its influence on participants' performance in full-scale simulation remains however unknown. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of the presence of confederates on the participants' performance during full-scale simulation of crisis medical situations.

Methods

This was a prospective, randomized study comparing 2 parallel groups. Participants were emergency medicine residents engaging in a simulation session, with or without confederates. Participants were then evaluated on their Crisis Resource Management performance (CRM). The overall p

SUBMITTER: Traore J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9487079 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature