Multidisciplinary Operating Room Simulations for Improved Teamwork and Information Sharing

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Teamwork in the operating theatre; Surgery - Other surgery; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001088831
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland

Brief Summary

We demonstrated feasibility of multidisciplinary simulation-based training for surgeons, anesthetists, nurses and anaesthetic technicians. The course showed evidence of participant learning and we obtained useful information on cost. There is considerable potential to extend this type of team-based simulation to improve the performance of OR teams and increase safety for surgical patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-10-11
• Study Completion: 2013-12-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Currently working in Auckland City Hospital on Level 8 or in Midlemore Hospital in general surgery operating rooms.
Written, informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Anaesthetists not yet at ATY-1 training level
Anaesthetic technicians who have not yet passed their final NZATS exam

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified