Virtual TeamSTEPPS ^® Simulations Produce Teamwork Attitude Changes Among Health Professions Students

Abstract

These findings indicate the potential impact that virtual learning experiences may have on teamwork attitudes in learners across professions on multiple campuses.

Virtual Reality Simulation in Nontechnical Skills Training for Healthcare Professionals

“…Regarding sample size, the average number of participants was 39.69 (min = 10, max = 148, SD= 37.33). Looking more closely at their study design, 17 studies used an experimental design (pre-test/post-test, group comparisons or control/test group comparisons) (29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44) , nine were observational studies (18)(19)(20)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50) , and one was based on qualitative interviews (51) .…”

TeamSTEPPS®: An evidence‐based approach to reduce clinical errors threatening safety in outpatient settings: An integrative review

“…This model has become the standard of comparison for other models . All 19 reviewed studies consistently reported significant improvement in attitudes related to communication, leadership, teamwork skills, and mutual support following the implementation of TeamSTEPPS . A variety of evaluation tools related to TeamSTEPPS were also discussed in the reviewed literature.…”

“…The most common evaluation tools discussed were the TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Attitude Questionnaire and Teamwork Perception Questionnaire. Both of these tools were shown to be valid, reliable, and effective in determining readiness for TeamSTEPPS implementation as well as postimplementation success …”

“…24 All 19 reviewed studies consistently reported significant improvement in attitudes related to communication, leadership, teamwork skills, and mutual support following the implementation of TeamSTEPPS. [15][16][17][18][19][20] A variety of evaluation tools related to TeamSTEPPS were also discussed in the reviewed literature. The most common evaluation tools discussed were the TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Attitude Questionnaire and Teamwork Perception Questionnaire.…”

“…Both of these tools were shown to be valid, reliable, and effective in determining readiness for TeamSTEPPS implementation as well as postimplementation success. [16][17][18]23,27,28 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality designed TeamSTEPPS with a variety of teaching modalities to allow for implementation in a variety of settings and situations. Several studies have evaluated different methods of teaching and implementation of the TeamSTEPPS curriculum including simulation-based training, virtual learning environments, in-person didactic sessions, and storytelling as a teaching strategy, 29 as well as case study reviews.…”