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

Authors

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

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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

Publication Date

5-2-2025

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland, Maine

Recommended Citation

Ferguson, Michael; Cutler, Anya K.; Chipman, Micheline; Mallory, Leah; Mayer, Erika; Seften, Leah M.; Zubrow, Michael; and Ottolini, Mary, "Electrodermal activity (EDA) correlates with reported stress levels in residents during simulation" (2025). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2025. 38.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2025/38