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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a one-day simulation-based workshop for teaching basic bronchoscopy skills to a multidisciplinary critical care team.

June 13, 2026Open Access

Basic Bronchoscopy Competence Achieved During a One-Day Workshop for a Multidisciplinary Critical Care Team: A simulation-based study

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a one-day simulation-based workshop for teaching basic bronchoscopy skills to a multidisciplinary critical care team.
One-day workshop with didactic lectures and small group skill stations held at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre.
Participants completed a 50-question survey to assess pre-course knowledge and skills gained post-training.
Hands-on training utilized manikins and a novel 3D-printed airway model.
Participants improved their average correct responses from 53.5% to 85.4% (P <0.001) for MDs and from 54.2% to 86.2% (P <0.001) for non-MDs.
The highest skill gains were noted in sampling (MDs = 46.5%, non-MDs = 48.9%) and critical care practices (MDs = 36.2%, non-MDs = 38.3%).
Participant satisfaction scores ranged from 89.5 to 100%.

Abstract

Objectives: Fibreoptic bronchoscopy has become a key procedure in critical care, transitioning from pulmonologists to intensivists. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day simulation-based training programme in acquiring basic bronchoscopy skills. Methods: A one-day workshop was conducted at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman, in October 2024 with didactic lectures, small group skill stations, virtual bronchoscopy simulations and hands-on training using manikins and a novel, cost-effective, 3D-printed airway model. The pre-course knowledge of the attendees and their gain in skill were assessed with a 50-question survey tool. Results: A total of 61 participants attended the workshop; 53 attendants completed the pre- and post-training survey of which 38 were medical doctors (MDs) and 15 were non-MDs (respiratory therapists and nurses) whose average ages were 41.3 ± 8.6 years and 34.3 ± 5.5 years, respectively. Prior experience with bronchoscopy was indicated by 65.8% of the MDs and 60% of the non-MDs. Among the MDs, the pre-test post-test average correct response improved from 53.5% to 85.4% (gain of 31.9 percentage points; P <0.001). Non-MDs improved in a similar way from 54.2% to 86.2% (32 percentage point increase; P <0.001). The maximum gains were in sampling (MDs = 46.5%, non-MDs = 48.9%) and critical care practices (MDs = 36.2%, non-MDs = 38.3%). The participants were highly satisfied with scores ranging from 89.5–100%. Conclusion: The one-day simulation-based bronchoscopy workshop significantly enhanced intensivists' knowledge and practical skills. The manikin and the custom designed 3D-model were valuable tools in teaching bronchoscopy and furthering clinician confidence and competency. These results indicate the potential of brief, focused training in bronchoscopy in critical care, particularly utilising cost-effective, portable training tools in resource-limited areas.

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