Assessement of stress induced by high-fidelity simulation sessions among medical students

INTRODUCTIONSimulation is a growing pedagogical method in training health professionals. The use of high-fidelity simulators may be associated with significant stress. OBJECTIVEto measure self-assessed intensity of stress before and after a planned simulation training session of a third degree atrio-ventricular block among medical students. METHODSA sample of 30 students participating in a high-fidelity simulation training course (10 playing the role of team leader and 20 in the role of medical intern) was studied. Stress was evaluated by self-assessment using a numerical scale before and after the session. The peri-traumatic distress inventory was used to measure the level of distress experienced by the participants. RESULTSThe median stress score was 3, 5±2, 4 before and 6, 2±2, 4 after the simulation session (p