PG51 ABC of debriefing – a fast track workshop feasible?

Background With the spread of Simulation-based education (SBE) to newer countries like India, there is a need for large scale and rapid implementation of training in debrief techniques. We present one method of training the trainers in a debrief workshop. Summary of Educational Programme A two hour workshop on the basics of debriefing was planned. The learning objectives of this workshop were to develop an understanding of the importance of debrief, the ability to plan a debrief session, Use of Advocacy- Inquiry model during debrief and to analyse a debrief session.1 During the workshop the why, who, when and how of debrief was discussed. The workshop addressed the participant-debriefer relationship and also on debriefing on human factor and for closing performance gaps.2 Construct of sentences based on this model was done during the course of this workshop. Some of the challenges, at various stages of debriefing, were also be discussed. A scenario video was shown and was followed by debriefing session as small group activity and presentation. Step by step debrief by diamond model with advocacy-Inquiry model was done. All the queries of participants on debriefing were clarified by Simulation experts. Following this an ideal debriefing session for the same scenario was shown to participants for better understanding. All the participants filled pre and post workshop questionnaire. Summary of Results The analysis of the questionnaire showed that the understanding of debriefing by the participants had increased post-workshop and their confidence in the Advocacy-inquiry model had also improved. But most of the participants preferred longer sessions on debriefing. Discussion and Conclusion This fast and short duration workshop did have an impact on the understanding of debriefing by the participants, but it is definitely not adequate, and we need to have longer sessions for better results. A fixed framework is essential while introducing the concept of debriefing to novices in SBE. Recommendations Short duration workshop is appropriate to introduce debrief techniques and to provide confidence for novices in the field of SBE. References Jenny W. Rudolph, et al. There’s no such thing as ‘Nonjudgmental’ Debriefing: a theory and method for debriefing with good judgment. Simulation in Healthcare 2006;1:49–55. Pocketbook for Simulation debriefing in Healthcare. Dennis Oriot, Guillaume Alinier, Springer 2018.