AANA Journal: Design and Validation of a Simulation Scenario and Assessment Tool: A Pilot Project-Design and Validation of a Simulation Scenario and Assessment Tool: A Pilot Project

Design and Validation of a Simulation Scenario and Assessment Tool: A Pilot Project

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The document discusses a pilot project aimed at designing and validating simulation scenarios and assessment tools for potential use in academic programs, credentialing, and certification programs for nurse anesthetists. The project utilized a panel of expert CRNAs to evaluate the validity and reliability of the scenarios and assessment tools. The study focused on establishing content validity and reliability using a modified Delphi method. The results showed that all scenarios and assessment tools had high content validity and reliability. The scenarios effectively mirrored real-life operating room environments and allowed participants to demonstrate safe anesthesia care. Panelists agreed that the scenarios and assessment tools could be used to evaluate nurse anesthetists' performance regardless of specialty. The project demonstrated a rigorous process for designing and validating simulation assessment scenarios, emphasizing the importance of simulation-based learning and assessment in healthcare education. Despite limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and panelist attrition, the study showed the potential for remote evaluation of simulation scenarios, providing a valuable methodology for assessing CRNA competencies. Overall, the project highlighted the unique advantages of simulation-based assessment in evaluating critical thinking, technical skills, and core knowledge in high-risk healthcare situations.

Keywords

simulation scenarios

assessment tools

academic programs

credentialing programs

certification programs

nurse anesthetists

content validity

reliability

Delphi method

healthcare education