Simulation Model for Tracheotomy Education for Primary Health-Care Providers

• Published in: Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology Vol. 123; no. 1; pp. 11 - 18
• Main Authors: Dorton, LeighAnne H., Lintzenich, Catherine Rees, Evans, Adele K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2014; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Clinical Competence; Emergency medical care; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Hospitals; Hospitals, University; Humans; Manikins; Mortality; Physicians; Postoperative period; Primary Health Care; Prospective Studies; Surveys and Questionnaires; Tracheostomy - education; Tracheotomy - education; patient simulation; tracheotomy; medical education; tracheostomy
• ISSN: 0003-4894; 1943-572X
• DOI: 10.1177/0003489414521144

Objectives: We performed this study to evaluate the competency of health-care providers managing patients with tracheotomies, and assess the need for, and efficacy of, a multidisciplinary educational program incorporating patient simulation. Methods: The prospective observational study included 87 s...