Using Virtual Simulations to Assess Situational Awareness and Communication in Medical and Nursing Education: A Technical Feasibility Study |
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| Authors: | Steven J Anbro Alison J Szarko Ramona A Houmanfar Amber M Maraccini Laura H Crosswell Frederick C Harris |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Nevada , Behavior Analysis Program, Reno, Nevada, USA stevenanbro@nevada.unr.edu;3. University of Nevada , Behavior Analysis Program, Reno, Nevada, USA;4. Renown Health , Reno, Nevada, USA;5. University of Nevada , Reynolds School of Journalism, Reno, Nevada, USA;6. University of Nevada , Department of Computer Science &7. Engineering, Reno, Nevada, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Communication and situational awareness, among other “human factors,” are critical skills needed within high-reliability organizations (HROs). HROs are challenged to develop an effective methodology for the systematic assessment of these skills. Virtual reality (VR) simulation technology offers a promising approach to meet this challenge. By utilizing a verbal coding procedure in tandem with eye-tracking metrics, we conducted a technical feasibility study to assess the impact of an interprofessional training (TeamSTEPPS®) on communication accuracy and observing responses among medical and nursing students in a virtual simulation. The results suggest that communication accuracy significantly improved as a result of TeamSTEPPS® training. These findings and changes in situational awareness among individuals are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Virtual reality simulation communication situational awareness medical education |
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