Self-reported change between preunderstanding and postunderstanding of key TeamSTEPPS learning objectives
| Learning objective | Before | After | Change with 95% CI | Paired t test | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSTEPPS | 2.82 | 4.29 | 1.48 (1.33 to 1.63) | <0.001 | 1.37 |
| Advocate | 3.06 | 4.33 | 1.27 (1.13 to 1.41) | <0.001 | 1.22 |
| Communication | 3.42 | 4.50 | 1.08 (0.94 to 1.22) | <0.001 | 1.07 |
| Briefs and huddles | 3.40 | 4.46 | 1.06 (0.93 to 1.19) | <0.001 | 1.10 |
| SBAR | 3.45 | 4.46 | 1.03 (0.88 to 1.18) | <0.001 | 0.92 |
| Shared mental model | 3.44 | 4.45 | 1.02 (0.88 to 1.16) | <0.001 | 0.97 |
| IPE benefits | 3.55 | 4.54 | 0.99 (0.85 to 1.13) | <0.001 | 0.98 |
| Importance of sharing information | 3.49 | 4.42 | 0.93 (0.81 to 1.05) | <0.001 | 1.03 |
| Patient safety | 3.95 | 4.55 | 0.60 (0.49 to 0.71) | <0.001 | 0.71 |
| Offer help | 4.01 | 4.40 | 0.39 (0.29 to 0.49) | <0.001 | 0.51 |
Respondents (n=201–214) reported whether they had a ‘good understanding’ before training and whether they had a ‘better understanding’ after training. Items were scored from 1=‘Strongly Disagree’, to 5=‘Strongly Agree’.
TeamSTEPPS, Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety.