Conversational AI Study

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Simulations to Improve Non-Technical Skills Among Anesthesiology Trainees: A Prospective, Mixed-Methods Study

This is a prospective, collaborative, mixed-methods study which includes anesthesiology trainees receiving one active intervention - a conversational artificial intelligence (CAI) simulation. The goal is to explore the capability of AI to provide high-fidelity simulations that can ultimately improve how healthcare professionals handle difficult conversations such as disclosing medical errors or mistakes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hospital providers, including nurses, physician assistants, physicians, physician trainees, and other healthcare workers at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and affiliated facilities who communicate with patients daily will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with reported severe motion sickness
• Nausea
• Seizure disorder
• Currently using chronotropic heart medications, such as β blockers