The value of high-fi delity simulationin the professional development of emergencyservices – preliminary reports
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high-fidelity medical simulation, emergency response competencies, police, fire department, emergency medical servicesAbstract
THE VALUE OF HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – PRELIMINARY REPORTS
Aim. The aim of the study was to gather the opinions of emergency service personnel, which are Emergency Medical Services, and the Fire and the Police Services- regarding workshops aimed at improving emergency response competencies using medical simulation methods.
Material and methods. The present study employed a descriptive, qualitative research approach. Researchers asked open-ended questions in the form of a survey directed at the workshop participants, with a focus on their opinions regarding the implementation of the workshop project using high-fidelity simulation methods.
Results. The content analysis of the interviews was coded to identify recurring patterns, themes, and categories, which formed the basis for organizing the results and drawing conclusions. The findings were presented in three key areas: the practical usefulness of the subject matter, the educational value of the medical simulation method, and prospects for the development of professional competencies.
Conclusions. Workshop participants who were emergency service representatives (firefighters, police officers, and paramedics) viewed the workshop topics positively. They expressed a preference for using medical simulation as a method that enables the acquisition and improvement of skills in conditions that are safe for both the learner and the patient/victim. The participants identified further training in pediatric procedures and tactical medicine as particularly desirable.
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