The Effect of Videoconferencing on Code Blue Simulation Training

•Videoconferencing may impact simulation training outcomes.•People learn by observing behaviors and attitudes and by environmental influences.•Mock code simulation trainings may increase advanced cardiac life support/basic life support knowledge and skill.

BackgroundAcquisition of cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills is vital for cardiac arrest survival. Thus, it is important to train code teams for safe and efficient delivery of such care.MethodA quantitative design compared performance of two groups related to outcomes of basic life support/advanced cardiac life support resuscitation skills, and perception of learning and confidence. The control group utilized in situ training, and the experimental group trained using videoconferencing.ResultsThe experimental group had statically significantly higher skills performance scores and reported greater perceived learning and confidence.ConclusionsIncorporating videoconferencing into simulation practice may be an effective strategy to enhance learning.