Table 4.
ECMO “curriculum” evaluation.
| Survey item | Median(a) | IQ 25°(a) | IQ 75°(a) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didactic sessions are beneficial to ECMO learners, to acquire and refresh the theoretical basis. | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| “Water drills” lab is useful to enhance technical skills and to familiarize with equipment | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Animal model adds “real life” aspects, increasing teamwork and communicative skills. | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| High-fidelity simulation improves my performance skills and my self-confidence. Environment is realistic. | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| I receive useful educational feedback from the debriefing sessions. | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| I prefer high-fidelity mannequin to animal-based training. | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| I would recommend the multistep training to be delivered in the same way: theory (didactic lectures) followed by practice on circuits (water drills), on animals (lab) and on neonatal mannequin (high-fidelity simulation) | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| High-fidelity simulation is beneficial to me, as it increases self-confidence | 4 | 3 | 4.5 |
| High-fidelity simulation is beneficial to me, as it reinforces theoretical knowledge | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| High-fidelity simulation is beneficial to me, as it enhances my communication skills and teamwork | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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Based on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1, strongly disagree; 2, disagree; 3, neutral; 4, agree; 5, strongly agree.