Authors

Alejandro Martínez-Arce1, Rubén Bernal-Celestino2, Miguel García-Ayala3, Laura Muñoz-De Morales Romero3, Juan Rodríguez De Guzmán-Sánchez de la Nieta3, Francisco Javier Redondo-Calvo4

Position

1Máster en Investigación. Centro de Simulación Avanzada. Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real. Escuela de Enfermería Fundación Jiménez Díaz. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2Doctor en Ciencias de la Salud. Supervisor Área de investigación, docencia y formación, Gerencia Atención Integrada de Ciudad Real. Ciudad Real3Diplomado en Enfermería. Centro de Simulación Avanzada. Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real. Ciudad Real4Doctor en Medicina. Coordinador Área de investigación, docencia y formación, Gerencia Atención Integrada de Ciudad Real. Ciudad Real

Contact address

Alejandro Martínez Arce. Centro de Simulación Avanzada de Ciudad Real. C/ Obispo Rafael Torija, s/n. 13005 Ciudad Real.

Contact email: amartinez@sescam.jccm.es

Abstract

In this article, we share the experience in training healthcare professionals from the Hospital General Universitario of Ciudad Real (HGUCR) through theoretical-practical training with clinical simulation, and the evaluation of its results.
Sessions were set with high and low complexity simulation for 40 persons and in reduced groups. The evolution of needs led to an increase in the number of sessions, and the suppression of the Advanced Simulation Room.
A 64-session program was held between March and April 2020, in morning and afternoon shifts and for groups of 15 persons, with participation by 41.5% (n= 852) of the healthcare staff from the Integrated Care Management of Ciudad Real. The evaluation questionnaire was answered by 91 persons, who reported high satisfaction with the activity (4.32 scores over 5 at overall level); they valued particularly its utility for work, the clarity of the information, and the practical aspect of the session (simulation). Likewise, 80.6% reported an increase in confidence, and 65.9% reported a reduction in anxiety regarding management of patients with COVID. Even though other causes should be analysed, the proportion of contagion among professionals (10%) was similar to that among the general population.
The availability of training spaces with simulation and professionals trained in the design of this type of activities represents a useful and flexible resource for any healthcare demands that might arise.

Keywords:

Education through high-fidelity simulation; simulated training; coronavirus infections; continuous education; professional training; patient isolation; evaluation study

Versión en Español

Título:

Formación de profesionales mediante simulación clínica durante la primera ola de covid-19