How to identify and prioritize procedures suitable for simulation-based training: Experiences from general needs assessments using a modified Delphi method and a needs assessment formula

TY - JOUR

T1 - How to identify and prioritize procedures suitable for simulation-based training

T2 - Experiences from general needs assessments using a modified Delphi method and a needs assessment formula

AU - Nayahangan, Leizl Joy

AU - Stefanidis, Dimitrios

AU - Kern, David E

AU - Konge, Lars

PY - 2018/7/3

Y1 - 2018/7/3

N2 - Simulation-based training (SBT) is a revolutionary addition to the education of residents in different specialties. However, the selection of training programs is often reliant on commercially available equipment or on experiential notions, local interests or coincidence. The first step to developing training programs should be problem identification and general needs assessment to ensure that these are aligned with current trainee needs. We describe a stepwise approach to performing a needs assessment following the Delphi process and using a needs assessment formula (NAF) to prioritize technical procedures for simulation training. This technique relies on a panel of experts to gather information and achieve a convergence of opinion. We used three rounds of survey iterations. Round 1: A brainstorming phase to gather all procedures that a newly qualified resident should be able to perform. Round 2: Rating and preliminary prioritization with a NAF including frequency of the procedure, number of doctors, impact, and feasibility. Round 3: Elimination and final prioritization of procedures. The needs assessment identifies and prioritizes procedures for simulation training. It can guide medical educators in the planning of SBT programs to address current trainee needs with the aim of improving the education and training of future doctors.

AB - Simulation-based training (SBT) is a revolutionary addition to the education of residents in different specialties. However, the selection of training programs is often reliant on commercially available equipment or on experiential notions, local interests or coincidence. The first step to developing training programs should be problem identification and general needs assessment to ensure that these are aligned with current trainee needs. We describe a stepwise approach to performing a needs assessment following the Delphi process and using a needs assessment formula (NAF) to prioritize technical procedures for simulation training. This technique relies on a panel of experts to gather information and achieve a convergence of opinion. We used three rounds of survey iterations. Round 1: A brainstorming phase to gather all procedures that a newly qualified resident should be able to perform. Round 2: Rating and preliminary prioritization with a NAF including frequency of the procedure, number of doctors, impact, and feasibility. Round 3: Elimination and final prioritization of procedures. The needs assessment identifies and prioritizes procedures for simulation training. It can guide medical educators in the planning of SBT programs to address current trainee needs with the aim of improving the education and training of future doctors.

KW - Clinical Competence

KW - Consensus

KW - Curriculum

KW - Delphi Technique

KW - Education, Medical/methods

KW - Humans

KW - Internship and Residency/methods

KW - Interprofessional Relations

KW - Needs Assessment

KW - Program Development/methods

KW - Simulation Training

U2 - 10.1080/0142159X.2018.1472756

DO - 10.1080/0142159X.2018.1472756

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 29938547

SN - 0142-159X

VL - 40

SP - 676

EP - 683

JO - Medical Teacher

JF - Medical Teacher

IS - 7

ER -