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A New Practical Approach Using Teamstepps Strategies and Tools: – an Educational Design Publisher Pubmed



Khoshnoodifar M1 ; Emadi N2 ; Mosalanejad L3 ; Maghsoodzadeh S4 ; Shokrpour N5
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  1. 1. E Learning Department, Virtual School of Medical Education and Management. Shahid, Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. E-Learning in Medical Education, Department of E-Learning in Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Curriculum Planning, Medical Education Department, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Main Campus, Motahari Street, Jahrom, 7414813946, Iran
  4. 4. General Psychology, Research Centre for Neuromodulation and Pain, Shiraz, Iran
  5. 5. Teaching English As a Foreign Language, Department of English Language, School of Paramedical Sciences, Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Source: BMC Medical Education Published:2024


Abstract

Background: Teamwork has played a critical role in ensuring patients’ safety and preventing human errors in surgery. With advancements in educational technologies, including virtual reality, it is necessary to develop new teaching methods for interpersonal teamwork based on local needs assessments in countries with indigenous cultures. This study aimed to design and develop a new method of teaching teamwork in cesarean section surgery using virtual reality; we further evaluated the effects of this method on healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes about teamwork. Methods: This study was designed using the ADDIE instructional design model. The TeamSTEPPS Learning Benchmarks questionnaire was used to assess the educational needs of 85 participants who were members of the cesarean section surgery team. A specialized panel analyzed the extracted needs, and the scenario was compiled during the design stage. Finally, four virtual reality contents were created using 360-video H.265 format, which were prepared from specified scenarios in the development of the educational program. The TeamSTEPPS Learning Benchmarks questionnaire was used to measure knowledge, and the T-TAQ was used to measure the participants’ attitudes. Results: Six micro- skills were identified as training needs, including briefing, debriefing, cross-monitoring, I'M SAFE checklist, call-out and check-back, and two-challenge rule. Intervention results showed that the virtual reality content improved teamwork competencies in an interprofessional team performing cesarean section surgery. A significant increase was observed in the mean score of knowledge and attitude after the intervention. Conclusion: Through addressing the need for teamwork training, utilizing the TeamSTEPPS strategy, and incorporating new educational technologies like virtual reality, the collaboration among surgical team members can be enhanced. © 2023, The Author(s).
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