Effect of an Interprofessional Simulation Based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Program on Teamwork and Clinical Competence in Emergency Care

Abstract Introduction: Effective teamwork is critical for successful resuscitation in emergency departments. Interprofessional education has been recognized as an essential approach to enhance collaborative competencies among healthcare providers. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate an interprofessional, simulation based training program for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (SAFE CPR) and to assess its impact on teamwork performance, learning outcomes, and learner satisfaction. Methods: A pre experimental pretest-posttest design was conducted at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. A total of ۱۴۲ participants (۲۷ medical, ۹۱ nursing, and ۲۴ anesthesiology students) completed the SAFE CPR course in simulated emergency scenarios. Evaluation was performed based on Kirkpatrick's three levels: reaction, learning, and behavior. Validated instruments including the Team Emergency Assessment Measure, Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey, and Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified (SET M) were used. Data were analyzed using paired sample t tests and effect size (η²) calculations. Results: Posttest scores showed significant improvements in teamwork and interprofessional collaboration competencies (P<۰.۰۰۱, η²=۰.۷۱). Learner satisfaction was high across all SET M domains (mean =۴.۴۳±۰.۴۲). The program's structured design and high fidelity simulation effectively enhanced participants' preparedness for coordinated resuscitation in emergency settings. Conclusion: The SAFE CPR interprofessional training program significantly improved teamwork, communication, and learner satisfaction among healthcare students. Integrating similar simulation based interprofessional modules into medical curricula can improve readiness for real life emergency resuscitations and promote safer, more efficient patient care. Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Emergency department, Healthcare teams, Interprofessional education, Simulation training

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ، Emergency department ، Healthcare teams ، Interprofessional education ، Simulation training