Electrodermal activity (EDA) correlates with reported stress levels in residents during simulation

Electrodermal activity (EDA) correlates with reported stress levels in residents during simulation

Michael Ferguson, MaineHealth
Anya K. Cutler, MaineHealth
Micheline Chipman, MaineHealth
Leah Mallory, MaineHealth
Erika Mayer, MaineHealth
Leah M. Seften, MaineHealth
Michael Zubrow, MaineHealth
Mary Ottolini, MaineHealth

Description

Introduction:

• Simulation is known to induce stress in participants

• Instructors aim to achieve the optimal level on the Yerkes-Dodson curve

• Simulation sessions may overshoot this target with no knowledge until after the event