The PEARLS Healthcare Debriefing Tool - Debrief2Learn

1 Sample PhrasesThe PEARLS Healthcare debriefing ToolObjectiveTaskSample Phrases12345 Setting the SceneApplication/SummaryReactionsDescrip tionAnalysisCreate a safe contextfor learningExplore feelingsClarify factsExplore variety ofperformance domainsIdentify take-awaysState the goal of debriefing ;articulate the basicassumption*Solicit initial reactions& emotionsDevelop sharedunderstanding of caseSee backside of card formore detailsLearner centeredInstructor centered What are some take-aways from this discussion for ourclinical practice? The key learning points for the case were [insert learning points here]. Let s spend X minutes debriefing .

2 Our goal is to improvehow we work together and care for our patients. Everyone here is intelligent and wants to improve. Any initial reactions? How are you feeling? Can you please share a short summary of the case? What was the working diagnosis? Does everyoneagree? At this point, I d like to spend some time talking about[insert topic here] because [insert rationale here] That was great discussion. Are there any additionalcomments related to [insert performance gap here]? Preview StatementMini Summary(Use to introduce new topic)(Use to summarize discussion of one topic)Any Outstanding Issues/Concerns?

3 Reproduced with permission from Academic Medicine. Originally published as Bajaj K, Meguerdichian M, Thoma B, Huang S, Eppich W, Cheng A. The PEARLS Healthcare debriefing tool . Acad Med. 2017. [Post Author Corrections]. *Basic assumption, Copyright Center for Medical Simulation. Used with analysis phase can be used to explore a variety of performance domains:Decision MakingTechnical SkillsCommunicationResource UtilizationLeadershipSituational AwarenessTeamworkThe Analysis PhasePerformance Domains123 Learner Self-AssessmentFocused FacilitationProvide InformationPromote reflection by asking learners toassess their own performanceProbe deeper on key aspects ofperformanceTeach to close clear knowledge gaps asthey emerge and provide directive feedbackas neededWhat aspects were managed well and why?

4 What aspects do you want to change and why?I noticed [behavior]. Next time you may want toconsider [suggested behavior], because [rationale].Advocacy:Inquiry: I saw [observation], I think [your point-of-view]. How do you see it? What were yourthoughts at the time?Three ApproachesSample PhrasesReproduced with permission from Academic Medicine. Originally published as Bajaj K, Meguerdichian M, Thoma B, Huang S, Eppich W, Cheng A. The PEARLS Healthcare debriefing tool . Acad Med. 2017. [Post Author Corrections].