Implementation of hot debriefing in intensive care units through in-situ simulation: A controlled before-and-after study of its effect on healthcare providers’ burnout
Authors' conclusion
The in-situ simulation program was effective in implementing hot debriefing in the intensive care unit. Despite no change in the overall burnout prevalence, a favorable effect on nurses occurred in the debrief group.
Study context
- Population
- Healthcare providers in two ICUssurvey completers
- Exposure
- Hot debriefing implemented through in-situ simulation vs no change
- Outcome
- Incidence of severe burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory)
Methodological detailsprospective, bicentric, 16 physicians trained to debrief; 133 professionals participated in the simulation program
- Prospective
- Bicentric
- 16 physicians trained to debrief; 133 professionals participated in the simulation program
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Severe burnout incidence
Severe burnout incidence
After
- Debrief vs Control: P = 0.358 — change before vs after between groups
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Participation in hot debriefing (Debrief)
- Rate increased from 22.2% to 53.7%
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) score and accomplishment component, nurses (subgroup)
- Improved in the nurse subgroup of the Debrief group
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Original publication
Implementation of hot debriefing in intensive care units through in-situ simulation: A controlled before-and-after study of its effect on healthcare providers’ burnout. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 14 November 2025. doi:10.
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