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Table 3 The participant’s evaluation of the training on a 7-point Likert scale, where 1 represent “I strongly agree”, and 7 represent “I strongly disagree” (Median scores with quartiles) (Obs observation, Sim simulation)

From: Combining in-situ simulation and live HEMS mission facilitator observation: a flexible learning concept

Modality

Question

Physician

HTCM

Pilot

Nurse

Median (quartiles)

n

Median (quartiles)

n

Median (quartiles)

n

Median (quartiles)

n

Obs

Sufficient time was allotted for debriefing and feedback after the mission observation

1(1–1.5)

9

1.5(1–2.75)

8

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

Sufficient time was allotted for crew simulation training

1(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

46

1(1–1)

44

1(1–1)

4

Obs

The live mission observation was completed without interrupting other on-call duties

1(1–2)

9

1.5(1–2)

8

2(1–2)

7

1(1–3)

5

Sim

The simulation training was completed without interrupting other on-call duties

7(5–7)

46

6(3.75–7)

46

7(1–7)

45

7(7–7)

4

Obs

I am comfortable with being observed by a peer during a live mission

1(1–2)

9

1(1–1)

8

1(1–1)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

There was enough equipment available to make the simulation training realistic

2(1–2)

46

2(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

45

1(1–2)

4

Obs

I felt comfortable with the way the live mission observation was carried out

1(1–2)

9

1(1–1)

8

1(1–1.25)

6

1(1–1.5)

5

Sim

I felt comfortable with the way the simulation training was set up

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

44

1(1–1)

4

Obs

I felt comfortable with exposing my skills and competencies during a live mission

2(1–3.5)

9

1(1–1)

8

1(1–1)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

I felt comfortable with exposing my skills and competencies during the simulation training

7(2.75–7)

46

6(2–7)

45

7(1–7)

45

7(7–7)

4

Obs

Live mission observation with debriefing and feedback gives me the same benefits as simulation training

1(1–4.5)

9

2(1–4.25)

8

2(1–2)

7

1(1–3)

5

Sim

Simulation was a realistic way to train

1(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

45

1(1–2)

45

1(1–1)

4

Obs

The mission characteristics were well suited for mission observation with consequent debriefing and feedback

2(1–3)

9

1.5(1–2

8

1(1–2)

7

1(1–2)

5

Sim

The topic of the simulation training is relevant for this kind of simulation training

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

46

1(1–1)

44

1(1–1)

4

Obs

Live mission observation with feedback and debriefing is useful for my occupational category

1(1–1)

9

1(1–1.75)

8

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

This type of simulation training is useful for my occupational category

1(1–2)

44

1(1–1)

45

1(1–2)

44

1(1–1)

4

Obs

The facilitator managed to create a learning environment by relating elements from the mission observation to our SOPs

1(1–1.5)

9

1(1–1)

8

1(1–2)

7

1(1–2.5)

5

Sim

The simulation scenario was representative of the SOPs we trained on

1(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

45

1(1–1.75)

4

Obs

The execution of the mission was not disrupted by the peer joining for mission observation

1(1–2)

9

1(1–1)

7

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

The topic of the scenario training was relevant to the mission profile of the base

1(1–1.5)

45

1(1–1.5)

45

1(1–2)

44

1(1–1)

4

Obs

The debriefing and feedback after the mission observed was useful

1(1–1)

9

1(1–1)

9

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

The feedback after the simulation training was useful

1(1–1.25)

46

1(1–2)

45

1(1–2)

45

1(1–1)

4

Obs

Enough time was allotted for debriefing and feedback after the mission observation

1(1–1.5)

9

1(1–2)

9

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

Enough time was allotted for feedback after the simulation training

1(1–1.5)

45

1(1–2)

45

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

4

Obs

It was easy to motivate oneself to complete the mission with mission observation

1(1–1.5)

9

1(1–1)

9

1(1–2)

7

1(1–1)

5

Sim

It was easy to motivate oneself to complete the simulation training

1(1–2)

46

1(1–2)

45

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

4

Obs

I have a positive attitude towards this kind of training

1(1–1.5)

9

1(1–1)

9

1(1–1.25)

6

1(1–1)

5

Sim

I have a positive attitude towards this kind of training

1(1–1)

46

1(1–1)

44

1(1–1)

45

1(1–1)

4