Impact of induction of anaesthesia simulation training on veterinary students' perceived preparedness and confidence in anaesthesia

IF 1.9 2区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI:10.1016/j.vaa.2025.03.006

Luiz CP. Santos, Kerry Woodhouse

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the impact of a simulation-based workshop on veterinary students' perceived preparedness and confidence in performing anaesthesia-related tasks.

Study design

A pre- and post-survey study was conducted among 106 final-year veterinary students to evaluate their self-reported preparedness and confidence before and after a simulation-based workshop.

Methods

Students completed a survey before and after participating in a simulation-based workshop that involved two different scenarios, where they practised induction of anaesthesia. The survey included questions assessing students' perceived preparedness for induction of anaesthesia, confidence in assisting with anaesthetic procedures and perceived value of the simulation. Responses were assessed on a Likert scale from strongly agree (4) to strongly disagree (1) and are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Independent t-test was used to compare pre- and post-survey responses, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

Results

Improvements were observed across multiple areas following the simulation. The mean score for ‘the ability of the workshop to enhance my understanding and preparation for anaesthesia rotation’ (Q1) increased from 3.48 ± 0.55 to 3.87 ± 0.34 (p < 0.001). Students’ perceived preparedness for anaesthesia induction (Q2) improved from 2.56 ± 0.57 to 3.67 ± 0.49 (p < 0.001). Students’ confidence in assisting with critical incidents (Q3) increased from 2.09 ± 0.59 to 3.36 ± 0.61 (p < 0.001). Confidence in assisting with anaesthetic procedures (Q4) increased from 2.74 ± 0.52 to 3.57 ± 0.49 (p < 0.001).

Conclusions and clinical relevance

Simulation-based training improved veterinary students’ perceived preparedness and confidence for induction of anaesthesia. Although these findings highlight the value of simulation exercises in building students’ confidence and serving as a preparatory tool within the veterinary curriculum, further research is needed to assess their impact on hands-on skills and objective performance during live animal procedures.

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诱导麻醉模拟训练对兽医学生麻醉准备知觉和信心的影响。

目的：评估以模拟为基础的研讨会对兽医学生执行麻醉相关任务的感知准备和信心的影响。研究设计：对106名兽医专业学生进行了调查前后的研究，以评估他们在模拟研讨会之前和之后的自我报告准备和信心。方法：学生在参加模拟研讨会之前和之后完成了一项调查，该研讨会涉及两种不同的场景，他们在那里练习麻醉诱导。该调查包括评估学生对麻醉诱导的感知准备，协助麻醉程序的信心和模拟的感知价值的问题。我们用李克特量表对回答进行评估，从非常同意(4)到非常不同意(1)，并以平均值±标准差表示。调查前后反应比较采用独立t检验，p < 0.05为差异有统计学意义。结果：模拟后，在多个区域观察到改善。“车间提高我对麻醉轮转的理解和准备能力”（Q1）的平均得分从3.48±0.55增加到3.87±0.34 （p < 0.001）。学生对麻醉诱导的感知准备（Q2）从2.56±0.57提高到3.67±0.49 （p < 0.001）。学生协助处理重大事件的信心（Q3）由2.09±0.59上升至3.36±0.61 （p < 0.001）。辅助麻醉过程的信心（Q4）从2.74±0.52增加到3.57±0.49 （p < 0.001）。结论和临床意义：基于模拟的训练提高了兽医学生对麻醉诱导的感知准备和信心。虽然这些发现强调了模拟练习在建立学生信心和作为兽医课程准备工具方面的价值，但需要进一步的研究来评估它们对实际操作技能和在活体动物程序中的客观表现的影响。

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 农林科学-兽医学

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3.10

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17.60%

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97 days

期刊介绍： Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia is the official journal of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Its purpose is the publication of original, peer reviewed articles covering all branches of anaesthesia and the relief of pain in animals. Articles concerned with the following subjects related to anaesthesia and analgesia are also welcome: the basic sciences; pathophysiology of disease as it relates to anaesthetic management equipment intensive care chemical restraint of animals including laboratory animals, wildlife and exotic animals welfare issues associated with pain and distress education in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia. Review articles, special articles, and historical notes will also be published, along with editorials, case reports in the form of letters to the editor, and book reviews. There is also an active correspondence section.