Implementation of the TALK© clinical self-debriefing tool in operating theatres: a single-centre interventional study
Authors' conclusion
A simple intervention introducing TALK© for voluntary debriefing in theatres prompted significant changes in team behaviour and sustained growth regarding consideration and performance of debriefing, especially in the first 6 months.
Study context
- Population
- Surgical teams in operating theatres of a UK NHS hospital over 18 months460 surgical lists
- Comparison
- Introduction of TALK© voluntary clinical self-debriefing vs baseline
- Outcome
- Consideration of debriefing
- Follow-up
- All data collection periods after intervention
Methodological detailssingle-centre, before–after
- Single-centre
- Before–after
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Baseline
35.6%
After intervention
60.3-97.4%
P ≤ 0.003
Further findings
Performance of debriefing · 6 months
P = 0.039
| Outcome | Baseline | After intervention | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team planning of improvement actions during debriefing | P < 0.001 | ||
| Reported barriers to debriefing | <18% | — not stated in the abstract |
— not stated in the abstract
Performance of debriefing · 6 months
- Decline after 6 months, but rates above baseline at 18 months
Team planning of improvement actions during debriefing
- Increased
Team briefing and WHO surgical safety checklist compliance · throughout the study
- Team briefing
- >95%
- WHO surgical safety checklist compliance
- >98%
Reported barriers to debriefing
- Decreased after intervention
Initiation and leading of debriefing
- Nurses and allied healthcare professionals increased their contribution after implementation
- Most reported reason not to debrief: 'lack of issues'
Original publication
Implementation of the TALK© clinical self-debriefing tool in operating theatres: a single-centre interventional study. Br J Anaesth. Published 29 July 2024. doi:10.
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