John T Paige1, Sonal Arora2, Gladys Fernandez3, Neal Seymour3. 1. Department of Surgery, LSU Health New Orleans Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address: jpaige@lsuhsc.edu. 2. Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK. 3. Department of Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Debriefing is recognized as essential for successful simulation-based training. Unfortunately, its effective use is variable. We developed a train the trainer workshop to teach key evidence-based components of effective debriefing. METHOD: A workshop focusing on best practices for debriefing in surgical simulation-based training was developed for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association for Surgical Education. Content emphasized key theoretical concepts related to and evidence-based components of an effective debriefing. Additionally, the workshop incorporated experiential learning via active debriefing following a simulated scenario. RESULTS: Content of the workshop emphasized effective debriefing as the key to learning in simulation-based education. Key elements of debriefing for educators to keep in mind include the following: approach, learning environment, engagement of learners, reaction, reflection, analysis, diagnosis, and application. CONCLUSIONS: Effective debriefing is an essential skill for educators involved in surgical simulation-based training. Without it, learning opportunities are missed. Training the trainer in effective debriefing is essential to ensure standardization of practice.
BACKGROUND: Debriefing is recognized as essential for successful simulation-based training. Unfortunately, its effective use is variable. We developed a train the trainer workshop to teach key evidence-based components of effective debriefing. METHOD: A workshop focusing on best practices for debriefing in surgical simulation-based training was developed for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association for Surgical Education. Content emphasized key theoretical concepts related to and evidence-based components of an effective debriefing. Additionally, the workshop incorporated experiential learning via active debriefing following a simulated scenario. RESULTS: Content of the workshop emphasized effective debriefing as the key to learning in simulation-based education. Key elements of debriefing for educators to keep in mind include the following: approach, learning environment, engagement of learners, reaction, reflection, analysis, diagnosis, and application. CONCLUSIONS: Effective debriefing is an essential skill for educators involved in surgical simulation-based training. Without it, learning opportunities are missed. Training the trainer in effective debriefing is essential to ensure standardization of practice.
Authors: Pierre Pasquier; Stéphane Mérat; Brice Malgras; Ludovic Petit; Xavier Queran; Christian Bay; Mathieu Boutonnet; Patrick Jault; Sylvain Ausset; Yves Auroy; Jean Paul Perez; Antoine Tesnière; François Pons; Alexandre Mignon Journal: JMIR Serious Games Date: 2016-05-18 Impact factor: 4.143