Integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches in future cardiac arrest simulation feedback research¶

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Description¶

The review recommends that "future research needs to integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches" to gain the necessary insights into both technical and non-technical skill acquisition recommended in resuscitation guidelines. This strategy responds to the review's finding that non-technical aspects of cardiac arrest management are underreported and that qualitative methodologies are underused. It directs researchers to combine quantitative performance measures with qualitative exploration of participant experiences.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Research designs must combine quantitative outcome measures with qualitative methods to capture both technical and non-technical skill acquisition

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• resuscitation education researchers and simulation educators

Target Learning Goals¶

• technical and non-technical cardiac arrest management skills

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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Vella Rachael, Baker Elise, Akerjordet Kristin, Thyer Liz. (2025). The effectiveness and perceived value of feedback used in cardiac arrest simulation education: a mixed-method systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-025-01456-6