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Tools for Evaluating Team Performance in Simulation-Based Training
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock
  • Michael A. Rosen, University of Central Florida
  • Sallie J. Weaver, University of Central Florida
  • Elizabeth H. Lazzara, University of Central Florida
  • Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida: Institute for Simulation and Training
  • Teresa Wu, Maricopa Integrated Health System
  • Salvatore Silvestri, Orlando Health
  • Nicola Schiebel, Mayo Clinic
  • Sandra Almeida, Healthcare Consulting, LLC
  • Heidi B. King, U.S. Department of Defense
Submitting Campus
Daytona Beach
Department
Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2010
Abstract/Description

Teamwork training constitutes one of the core approaches for moving healthcare systems toward increased levels of quality and safety, and simulation provides a powerful method of delivering this training, especially for face-paced and dynamic specialty areas such as Emergency Medicine. Team performance measurement and evaluation plays an integral role in ensuring that simulation-based training for teams (SBTT) is systematic and effective. However, this component of SBTT systems is overlooked frequently. This article addresses this gap by providing a review and practical introduction to the process of developing and implementing evaluation systems in SBTT. First, an overview of team performance evaluation is provided. Second, best practices for measuring team performance in simulation are reviewed. Third, some of the prominent measurement tools in the literature are summarized and discussed relative to the best practices. Subsequently, implications of the review are discussed for the practice of training teamwork in Emergency Medicine.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.70746
Publisher
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Additional Information

Dr. Lazzara was not affiliated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at the time this paper was published.

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Citation Information
Michael A. Rosen, Sallie J. Weaver, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Eduardo Salas, et al.. "Tools for Evaluating Team Performance in Simulation-Based Training" Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock Vol. 3 Iss. 4 (2010) p. 353 - 359
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth_lazzara/37/