What should be included in a simulation course for anaesthetists? The Merseyside trainee perspective

Abstract

This study on the training needs of senior anaesthetic trainees, who have described the behavioural characteristics of an 'ideal anaesthetist'. Some of these attributes can be taught by simulation training. Our results should be used in the design of future simulation courses.

Simulation-based Assessment to Identify Critical Gaps in Safe Anesthesia Resident Performance

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Effect of simulation-based learning on student self-efficacy in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy education

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