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MP27: Using a massive online needs assessment to guide the evolution of the EM Sim Cases website

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 May 2020

A. Dinh
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
J. Baylis
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
B. Thoma
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
T. Chaplin
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
A. Petrosoniak
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
K. Caners
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
A. Hall
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
C. Heyd
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
T. Chan
Affiliation:
University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK

Abstract

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Innovation Concept: EM Sim Cases is an innovative, open-access website that was created in 2015 to publish medical simulation resources including standardized, peer-reviewed simulation cases. Herein we describe our interim analysis. Methods: We performed a massive online needs assessment using a methodology previously described by Chan et. al. to determine how we can shape EM Sim Cases to meet the needs of learners and educators who use it. We engaged with simulation experts from the Emergency Medicine Simulation Education Research Collaborative to design a Google Forms survey using best practices in survey design. We distributed the survey to our target community of practice via Twitter, email, and a blog post published on emsimcases.com. Curriculum, Tool, or Material: We received 81 responses from simulation educators representing 8 medical specialties and 13 countries. Most survey respondents identified themselves as staff physicians (n = 44) and specialized in emergency medicine (n = 39). They had 0-21+ years of experience. 37% of respondents (n = 30) stated that material from EM Sim Cases makes up 25% or more of their simulation curriculum. Several respondents noted that using this content made them feel more confident and more current. Respondents praised EM Sim Cases for a well-organized case format, the proper level of detail, consistency between case designs, and the wide variety of cases. Suggested improvements included an opportunity to directly comment on cases and more cases in pediatric, rural, and advanced airway management situations. Suggestions were made to improve the navigability of the website. Respondents wanted to see additional blog content on debriefing strategies and self-made task/skill trainers. Conclusion: EM Sim Cases is a novel, free open-access simulation resource. Using a massive online needs assessment we were able to determine future directions including case topics, website reorganization, and educational material. We were also able to capture how impactful a resource like this can be to clinical and educational practice outside of the simulation setting.

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