Constructive Debriefing for Trauma Team Education

The role of simulation-based education in training trauma teams is growing, and debriefing is a critical component of this educational modality. With increasing evidence to support the role of debriefing, more trauma programs are integrating structured debriefings into their trauma training programs. This chapter will: (1) discuss the body of literature supporting the role of debriefing in simulation-based education; (2) describe the typical structure of a post-event debriefing; (3) highlight various methods of debriefing; and (4) discuss the benefits and challenges of debriefing trauma teams after real events.