SIMulation in OBstetrical Emergencies (SIMOBE) group: a consensus
position on simulation for training in obstetrics promoted by AGUI
(Associazione Ginecologi Universitari Italiani)
Abstract
Objective: To standardize obstetric simulation training
curriculum on the main obstetrical emergencies in the Italian National
Program for residents. Recruitment: experts all around the
Country with proven experience in teaching Gynecology and Obstetrics,
simulation activities and proven clinical experience in the management
in labor complications and peripartum emergencies, participated at the
study (SIMOBE Group). Setting: Specific Objective Structured
Assessment of Technical Skills checklists were created or modified, and
finally approved. Methods: Delphi study was conducted in 4
different rounds to reach a shared checklist for each emergencies
Main outcome: Development of OSATS checklist for the major
obstetric emergencies Results: A consensus on specific OSATS
checklist has been reached in all the obstetrical emergencies. The level
of appreciation for each OSATS has been considered good or excellent in
most of the cases: shoulder systocia (around 82%), external cephalic
version (around 94%), vacuum application (around 75%), management of
abnormal CTG in labor (around 42%), post-partum hemorrhage (around
96%), reverse breech extraction (around 72%), Maternal collapse
(around 94%), forceps vaginal application (around 76%), non-cephalic
second twin delivery assistance (around 96%), assisted breech delivery
(around 94%), third-fourth degree perineal laceration repair (around
82%) Conclusion: Development of OSATS checklists on the main
obstetric emergencies is pivotal to provide standardized competencies to
the personnel dedicated to childbirth.. The SIMOBE working group,
recommends the use of these OSATS throughout the national territory.