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Table 3 Median scores (with quartiles) from the participant’s evaluation of the training on a Likert scale

From: In situ simulation training in helicopter emergency medical services: feasible for on-call crews?

Questions for participants

Physician,median (quartiles)

HCM, median (quartiles)

Pilot, median (quartiles)

1. There was enough time scheduled for the training

1 (1-1)

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

2. I felt that the training interrupted my on-call duties

7 (6-7)

6 (5-7)

7 (6-7)

3. There was enough equipment to make the training realistic

2 (1-3)

2 (1.5-3)

2 (1-3)

4. I felt comfortable with the way the training was organized

1 (1-1)

1 (1-2)

1.5 (1-2)

5. I felt uncomfortable when exposing my skills and competencies during the training

6 (6-7)

7 (6-7)

7 (6-7)

6. Simulation is a realistic way of training

2 (1-2)

2 (1-2)

2 (1-2)

7. The topic for the training is relevant to this kind of training

1 (1-1)

1 (1-1.25)

1 (1-2)

8. The clinical aspects of the scenario were good (physician)

This type of training is useful for HEMS crew members (HCM)

This type of training is useful for HEMS pilots (pilot)

1 (1-1.5)

1 (1-1)

1 (1-1)

9. The scenario relied on procedures that we have already practiced

1 (1-1.5)

1 (1-2)

2 (1-2)

10. The topic for the scenario training seemed relevant for the profile of missions on the base

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

11. It was useful for me with feedback after the training

1 (1-1)

1 (1-1)

1 (1-2)

12. There was enough time scheduled for feedback after the training

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

13. It was easy to motivate myself to do this form of training

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

1 (1-2)

14. I am positive to this form of training

1 (1-1)

1 (1-1)

1 (1-1)

  1. The score ranged from 1 to 7 where 1 equaled I strongly agree and 7 equaled I strongly disagree
  2. HEMS helicopter emergency medical service, HCM HEMS crew member