Table 2

Subject demographics

Subject characteristicsControl group (n=11)Experimental group (n=14)
Age, mean (SD), years42 (3.9)39.8 (8.6)
Male, n (%)8 (73%)9 (64%)
Self-reported studying for TVP between assessments, n (%)5 (46%)3 (21%)
Number of days between assessments, mean (SD)182.4 (9.2)183.3 (9.1)
Prior experience participating in any simulation, n (%)*7 (64%)13 (93%)
Number of TVPs performed,† mean (SD)3.2 (3.3)2.9 (3.9)
  • *Includes simulation experience from residency onward.

  • †Includes simulated and actual patients.

  • TVP, transvenous pacemaker.