Table 5 HEMS crew members (HCM) with simulation-based training in and assessment of non-technical skills
Question category | NTS category | HCM 2015 (n = 31) | HCM 2011 (n = 42) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simulation-based training of NTS | 1. Decision-making | 29/31 (93.5%) | 30/42 (71.4%) | 0.033 | * |
2. Leadership | 28/31 (90.3%) | 30/41 (73.2%) | 0.080 | ||
3. Communication | 30/31 (96.8%) | 31/42 (73.8%) | 0.010 | * | |
4. Situation awareness | 28/31 (90.3%) | 31/42 (73.8%) | 0.131 | ||
5. Teamwork | 31/31 (100.0%) | 34/42 (81.0%) | 0.018 | * | |
6. Managing stress | 28/31 (90.3%) | 19/42 (69.0%) | 0.044 | * | |
7. Coping with fatigue | 16/31 (51.6%) | 21/40 (52.5%) | 1.000 | ||
Assessment of NTS | 1. Decision-making | 25/31 (80,6%) | 29/42 (69.0%) | 0.295 | |
2. Leadership | 25/31 (80,6%) | 26/42 (61.9%) | 0.122 | ||
3. Communication | 25/31 (80,6%) | 26/42 (61.9%) | 0.122 | ||
4. Situation awareness | 24/31 (77,4%) | 29/42 (69.0%) | 0.596 | ||
5. Teamwork | 27/31 (87,1%) | 30/42 (71.4%) | 0.154 | ||
6. Managing stress | 25/31 (80,6%) | 26/42 (61.9%) | 0.122 | ||
7. Coping with fatigue | 17/31 (54,8%) | 19/39 (48.7%) | 0.638 | ||