ArticleBMJ open quality2026
Addressing social determinants of health in anaesthesiology: a series of simulation cases for resident trainees.
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Abstract
backgroundSocial determinants of health (SDH), non-medical factors that shape health and care access, play a critical role in perioperative safety and surgical outcomes. However, anaesthesiology residency programmes often lack structured training on communicating about and addressing SDH during routine clinical encounters. We developed a simulation-based curriculum to enhance anaesthesiology trainees' preparedness in recognising and responding to SDH-related challenges in perioperative care.
methodsAn educational intervention consisting of three simulated perioperative case scenarios was integrated into an existing residency training course. Standardised patients were used to recreate realistic social and clinical challenges encountered in preoperative clinic, obstetric and paediatric settings. Sessions were followed by facilitated debriefings including the acting resident, observing peers, and a simulation faculty member to reflect on performance and key learning points. Post-simulation surveys assessed residents' perceived confidence, communication skills and awareness of institutional support resources related to SDH. Quantitative responses were summarised using descriptive statistics, and open-ended items elicited qualitative feedback.
results42 anaesthesiology residents participated in this pilot. Following the intervention, residents reported increased confidence engaging patients and caregivers in discussions about social needs, improved familiarity with resource pathways such as social work and care coordination, and improved preparedness for sensitive conversations. Participants described the scenarios as authentic, relevant to clinical practice and valuable for observing peer communication approaches.
conclusionsThis pilot project suggests that simulation may be a feasible and acceptable approach for introducing SDH-focused communication training in anaesthesiology education. Integrating realistic scenarios into perioperative curricula may help residents develop skills needed to identify social barriers and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to promote equitable care.
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