SIMULATION DEBRIEFING ISN’T ALWAYS AT THE END!

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, YOUNGWOOD, PA

Ruth E. Irwin, MSN, RNPauline Freedberg, MSN, RN

Carie Shedlock, MSN, RNKathleen A. Malloy, PhD, RN

WCCC. 2012

Disclosure

The presenters have no affiliation or financial interest in any of the content or equipment referred to in this presentation.

Objectives

Recognize that debriefing during simulation does not always have to be at the end.

List the benefits of using in-simulation debriefing during a student nurse simulation scenario.

Describe a teaching strategy designed to improve learning outcomes and decrease stress and anxiety during a student nurse simulation scenario.

Quick Survey …

When you first started learning about Simulation what were you told?

What education did you receive? What did you hear about debriefing? Did you get enough information on

debriefing? The Simulation Model - a review

(Jeffries & Rizzolo, 2006)

Faculty Role of Simulation Facilitator

Simulations are student centered

Experiential Learning Experience

Faculty as Simulation Facilitator

Debriefing – the activity that follows a simulation experience led by a facilitator wherein feedback is provided on the simulation participants’ performance while positive aspects of the completed simulation are discussed and reflective thinking encouraged (NLN-SIRC, 2010)

Simulation Innovation Resource Center (SIRC)

Faculty as Simulation Facilitator

Guided Reflection – the process encouraged by the instructor during debriefing that reinforces the critical aspects of the experience and encourages insightful learning allowing the participant to link theory with practice and research (NLN-SIRC, 2010).

Key to Success!

Faculty must: be comfortable with the topic be prepared comfortable with self acceptance of deviations from the planned

scenario

Equal Time spent in the Simulation Scenario and Debriefing

Steps in the Debriefing Process

ROLE OF EVALUATOR Testing purposes Observer

ROLE OF FACILITATOR

Provide Support Cues

ask questions what if?

Teaching Simulation Guide Debriefing @

end or during phases of the simulation

Reflection

Reflection is a Conscious, Self- Evaluation that Connects Theory to Clinical

It is the opportunity to self-assess their actions, decisions, communication, and deal with the unexpected.

Prep Questions to lead and focus on objectives of the simulation

Guided by Carper’s Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing: Empirical Aesthetic Personal Ethical

(Jeffries, 2007; Johns, 1995)

EmpiricalWhat knowledge did you have that

assisted you in this scenario?

AestheticWhat was a priority for you? Patient Problem Goal for simulation

PersonalHow did you feel in this scenario?What factors were influencing you?

EthicsWhat personal values or beliefs

influenced your actions today?

Simulation Debriefing Isn’t Always at the End!

SIM MAN is Here…Now What?

Intravenous Medications• Vasoactiv

e drug titration

• Protocols • Fluid

challenges

Hemodynamic Monitoring• Oxygen

administration

• Basic parameters (arterial line, CVP)

Shock State• Assessme

nt• Treatment

strategies• Evaluatio

n

Apply Theory to Clinical Practice

Embrace the Monster!

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Boy, Was I Wrong!▀ “Causes more frustration

than is helpful.”▀ “Reinforces student

inadequacies.”▀ “3 hours of lecture is not

enough time for us to know what to do in a situation simulating real life.”

▀ “Showed our deficient knowledge.”

▀ “Watching students not know what to do is not very helpful.”

How Do You Eat an Elephant?

One Bite At A Time

Less Stress and Anxiety?▀ “I didn’t feel threatened or scared because I had

the help of the entire class. It was conducive to learning because when you get nervous, you forget things.”

▀ “Better learning experience when instructor is involved and asking questions, like, what are you thinking you should do now?”

▀ “Liked the group collaboration, it was less stressful and more conducive to learning.”

▀ “I think it was a really good learning experience because it was nice we were not put on the spot, especially when having to think about what needed to be done next.”

Taming the Lion

Debriefing: Making Thinking and Learning Skills Visible

http://www.teachingexpertise.com/e-bulletins/effective-debriefing-making-thinking-and-learning-skills-visible-7895

Reflective Debriefing: Design and Benefits

Prebriefing “Redoing a skill” Facilitator

demonstration “Rescue” Teachable moments “Expect the

unexpected”

Example: Prebriefing

DVD clip from the beginning of Shock Sim Scenario 1/12; Shows PreSim Setup – about 4 minutes.

Reflective Debriefing: Design and Benefits

Prebriefing “Redoing a skill” Facilitator

demonstration “Rescue” Teachable moments “Expect the

unexpected”

Reflective Debriefing: Design and Benefits

Prebriefing “Redoing a skill” Facilitator

demonstration “Rescue” Teachable moments “Expect the

unexpected”

In Summary: GENERAL PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW IN DEBRIEFING :

 

Debriefing should be learner-centric Build a challenging yet safe environment Debriefing points are derived through setting appropriate

objectives which drive the process If using in-scenario debriefing spend time up front

explaining what will occur Debriefing should enhance learning Debriefing should increase understanding Identifies best practices Promotes safe, quality patient care Promotes knowledge transfer

 (Material supported by International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and

Learning. Published by Elsevier)

If used for evaluation,Debriefing should…

Follow standardized format and scoring and be appropriate to the level of fidelity (low to high) in order to achieve participant outcomes

Have predetermined parameters for terminating the scenario before its completion

Should be held in familiar environment for participants

Scenario should be achievable within appropriate time frame

Incorporate evidence-based practice Students should have been previously

presented/tested for content

 Nursing Skill Development and Clinical Judgment Model

 

Clinical Judgment

Psychomotor Skills

FACULTY OBJECTIVES IN DEBRIEFING

Be Real Correct a limited amount of errors Don’t beat a dead horse Encourage self-critique Constructively correct behaviors,

attitudes & actions that hamper performance

Foster self-reflection, trust, open communication & confidentiality

Use Evidence-Based debriefing methodologies

DETRACTING FACTORS DURING IN-PATIENT SCENARIO:

 Lack of upfront explanation & purpose

Autocratic attitude Not recognizing students’ emotions Yes/no answers Excessive instruction Putting too much in simulation

scenario

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