Other Titles
Rising Star Poster/Presentation - Rapid Presentation Round
Abstract
Effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration between nurses and physicians are critical components of safe and efficient patient care, particularly in high-acuity settings, where quick decision-making and coordinated actions are essential, breakdowns in teamwork can lead to errors, adverse patient outcomes, and increased stress among healthcare providers (Newman et al., 2022). Multidisciplinary simulation training is emerging as a promising intervention to enhance team dynamics, particularly between nurses and providers, in high-pressure environments (Kiessling et al., 2022). This quasi-experimental pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary simulation training in acute care settings and its impact on teamwork, communication, and collaboration among healthcare providers.
The study was conducted at a single-center, Stormont Vail Health, focusing on two adult critical departments. Participants completed pre-work online assessments, which include modules on TeamSTEPPS® tools such as closed-loop communication, call-outs, SBAR, and the organization’s massive transfusion protocol (MTP). The study involved Medical Critical Care and Surgical/Trauma Critical Care registered nurses, Pulmonary Critical Care providers, and Hospitalist providers. The intervention featured a 1.5-2-hour simulation training course, followed by a debriefing session facilitated by the organization’s clinical education department.
Quantitative data was collected using self-assessment tools (TeamSTEPPS® T-TPQ, T-TAQ) and objective measures using the TeamSTEPPS® Team Performance Tool. The study measured changes in attitudes toward teamwork, communication, and collaboration, as well as overall teamwork performance.
The timeline of the study included policy approval by the end of April 2025, the launch of self-assessments and pre-work in June 2025, and an 8-week period of simulation course offerings from July to August 2025. This research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of multidisciplinary simulation training in improving team dynamics in acute care settings, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and reduced stress among healthcare providers.
Notes
Reference list included in attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Eta Kappa at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Interprofessional and Global Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Collaboration, Simulation, Acute Care
Recommended Citation
Tenbrink, Jana, "Enhancing Teamwork, Communication, and Collaboration through Multidisciplinary Simulation Training" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 235.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/235
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Review Type
Invited Presentation
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-12-10
Enhancing Teamwork, Communication, and Collaboration through Multidisciplinary Simulation Training
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration between nurses and physicians are critical components of safe and efficient patient care, particularly in high-acuity settings, where quick decision-making and coordinated actions are essential, breakdowns in teamwork can lead to errors, adverse patient outcomes, and increased stress among healthcare providers (Newman et al., 2022). Multidisciplinary simulation training is emerging as a promising intervention to enhance team dynamics, particularly between nurses and providers, in high-pressure environments (Kiessling et al., 2022). This quasi-experimental pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary simulation training in acute care settings and its impact on teamwork, communication, and collaboration among healthcare providers.
The study was conducted at a single-center, Stormont Vail Health, focusing on two adult critical departments. Participants completed pre-work online assessments, which include modules on TeamSTEPPS® tools such as closed-loop communication, call-outs, SBAR, and the organization’s massive transfusion protocol (MTP). The study involved Medical Critical Care and Surgical/Trauma Critical Care registered nurses, Pulmonary Critical Care providers, and Hospitalist providers. The intervention featured a 1.5-2-hour simulation training course, followed by a debriefing session facilitated by the organization’s clinical education department.
Quantitative data was collected using self-assessment tools (TeamSTEPPS® T-TPQ, T-TAQ) and objective measures using the TeamSTEPPS® Team Performance Tool. The study measured changes in attitudes toward teamwork, communication, and collaboration, as well as overall teamwork performance.
The timeline of the study included policy approval by the end of April 2025, the launch of self-assessments and pre-work in June 2025, and an 8-week period of simulation course offerings from July to August 2025. This research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of multidisciplinary simulation training in improving team dynamics in acute care settings, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and reduced stress among healthcare providers.
Description
This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of multidisciplinary simulation training in enhancing teamwork, communication, and collaboration among healthcare providers in adult critical care. Conducted at Stormont Vail Health, it involved nurses and providers who completed training using TeamSTEPPS® tools, 1.5-2-hour simulation, and debriefing. The study aims to measure changes in attitudes and overall teamwork performance, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced provider stress.