Impact Assessment of Simulation-Based Education on Anesthesiology Trainee in Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Using an Anesthetized Porcine Model

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of simulation based practice on anesthesiology trainee in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane(TAP) block using an anesthetized porcine model. The residents filled out a questionnaire before and after the training session. The questionnaires consisted of knowledge including ultrasound anatomy and block technique, comfort, confidence, and axiety levels for the TAP block.

Official Title
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Impact Assessment of Simulation-Based Education on Anesthesiology Trainee in Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Using an Anesthetized Porcine Model

Conditions
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Anesthesiology Trainee

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Simulation-Based Education


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants included second-year residents, third-year residents who can participate in the anesthesiology simulation training. Exclusion Criteria: None

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: Simulation-Based Education|Participating residents receive lectures on TAP block and the use of ultrasound devices from an expert before training, and then receive simulation-based training for an hour from the anesthesiologist's staff. The residents performed three ultrasound guided TAP blocks using an anesthetized porcine model during the training session. The residents filled out a questionnaire before and after the training session. Ten multiple-choice questions tested general knowledge in abdomen ultrasound and TAP block. Subjective comfort levels with ultrasound machine and block device functionality, patient positioning, proper block technique, image documentation, needle safety and overall procedural confidence and anxiety levels were reported on a 5-point Likert scale before and after training.|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Comfort level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 1 week after training session | 
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Comfort level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 2 months after training session | 
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Overall confidence level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 1 week after training session | 
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Overall confidence level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 2 months after training session | 
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Overall anxiety level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 1 week after training session | 
| impact of a simulation-based ultrasound-guided TAP block training session_Overall anxiety level | 5-point Likert scale (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4 = high, 5 = very high | within 2 months after training session |