Use of Cognitive Aids in Student Nurse Anesthetists Simulation Training
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2021
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In academic medical programs, the use of cognitive aids in simulation scenarios has become more prevalent in training for crisis management. Crisis management is an essential component of healthcare, and the key to successful management is preparation and appropriate training. The objective of this scholarly project was to investigate the effects that cognitive aids have on student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) at AdventHealth University and their ability to manage a crisis scenario. Students from one cohort were divided into two groups. One group had the Stanford Cognitive Aid available, and the second group did not. All groups encountered the same scenario. Correct management was determined by (1) time to problem recognition and (2) the number of correct interventions implemented. Video recording was utilized during each scenario to ensure proper data collection. In this study, the study result did not correlate with previous studies. Due to limited participation, results and conclusions cannot be generalized, and data analysis was limited. This scholarly project was not able to correlate the impact the Stanford Cognitive Aid has on the management of a Total Spinal Anesthesia simulation scenario; therefore, the implications of this project are also limited. The major implications of this project are to improve recruitment tactics to increase participation, repeat this project with more participation, and remove other limitations related to technical difficulties and Covid-19.
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