Participant confidence in technical skills
| Confidence statement (technical skills) | Pearson's coefficient | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| I am confident in recognising an unwell patient | 0.30 | <0.05 |
| I know who to call in a medical emergency | 0.31 | <0.05 |
| I know when it is appropriate to escalate to a senior | 0.35 | <0.05 |
| I am confident I can give a clear SBAR handover in an emergency | 0.50 | <0.01 |
| I know where the drugs that may be required during an emergency are located | 0.40 | <0.01 |
| I know where to obtain equipment for IV access, ABG analysis and bloods tests in an emergency | 0.42 | <0.01 |
| I am confident to start initial management in a medical emergency (eg sepsis, DKA, anaphylaxis) | 0.32 | <0.05 |
ABG = arterial blood gas; DKA = diabetic ketoacidosis; IV = intravenous; SBAR = situation, background, assessment, recommendation.