Perspectivas de acadêmicos de enfermagem durante planejamento, organização e execução de simulação realística de incidente com múltiplas vítimas: relato de experiência

Abstract

Pre-hospital care (PHC) professionals are constantly exposed to unexpected situations, such as Multiple Casualty Incidents (MCIs). This fact raises the need to train first responders to deal with extreme situations, and realistic simulation proves to be a promising pedagogical tool in this regard, as it allows the assimilation of theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and soft skills. However, even with the increased use of realistic simulation in healthcare in Brazil, several studies remain limited to the perspective of healthcare professionals, failing to explore the perspective of participants who assume the role of victims. Therefore, the objective of this study is to report the experience of undergraduate nursing students on the organizing and executing committee of the simulated Multiple Casualty Incident event. This will highlight the perspectives of nursing students in the theoretical and practical planning of simulated cases, as well as in their participation as patients in an event featuring Realistic Simulation of Multiple Casualty Incidents. Among the benefits for students, the encouragement to study cases stands out, and for professionals, the opportunity to hone their skills in a controlled environment. Therefore, it can be concluded that realistic simulation is a well-established methodology, but it still requires improvement. One way to improve this technique is to disseminate studies that address all aspects of the topic, including fictitious victims, as this enriches scientific knowledge and strengthens the link between educational institutions and professional practice.