Highlights
- •Simulation appears to improve the perceived stress of session participants.
- •The effect of the simulation is not only on stress but also on anxiety and even burnout.
- •Simulation seems to allow the development of personal resources to better apprehend clinical situations.
Abstract
Introduction
Anesthesia and critical care professionals have been shown to be particularly affected
by the problems of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Simulation training could be a sustainable
solution to help health care workers to deal with this situation. There is however
poor scientific evidence on the short-term effect of simulation training on stress,
anxiety and burnout in anesthesia and critical care workers.
Material and methods
This prospective observational study was conducted over one year. All anesthesia and
critical care professionals participating in simulation training for critical situations
were considered for inclusion. Perceived Stress Score (PSS), State Trait Anxiety Inventory
(STAI) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) were collected before and 1 week after
the training.
Results
Ninety-three participants fully completed the before and after study. PSS levels were
significantly lower after the simulation sessions (p = .008), as were STAI levels (anxiety state (p < .001) and anxious personality trait (p = .002). The severity of burnout levels also decreased after simulation training
(p < .001).
Conclusion
Simulation training based on critical situations exposure seems to have positive and
rapid effects on stress, anxiety and burnout in anesthesia and critical care staff.
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