The study of human factors, self reflection and introspection by anaesthetists after a simulated critical incident

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612000887875

Enrollment

Registered

2012-08-21

Start date

2012-11-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study will investigate the means and mechanisms by which self reflection and introspection mediate adaptive behaviours and complex decision making during simulated anaesthesthetic critical incidents. It will also explore whether simulation can be used effectively by experienced specialist anaesthetists to self identify gaps in skills and knowledge, increase awareness of personally preferred decision making methods and strategies aimed at optimising clinician welfare.

Interventions

Senior anaesthetists will participate in a simulated scenario of a critical incident in theatre. The scenario will run for approximately 20 minutes. This will be followed by a debrief where the participant will watch how they performed in the scenario and discuss and self assess their decisions, actions, use of resources, communication techniques, situational awareness and outcomes. It is expected that this debrief will last for not longer than 1.5 hours A second debrief will occur 3 to 4 weeks after the simulation where participants will reflect on the events and whether or not the experience has initiated any changes in practice or identified gaps in knowledge and expertise and any action taken or to be taken. It is anticipated that this debrief will last approximately 1 hour.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Participants must be senior consultant anaesthetists, eligible to apply for fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Exclusion criteria

Not eligible for fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Outcome results