It is observed that many instructors in simulation training did not use video in debriefing even the facilities were available. The aim of this study was to explore the attitude of local instructors and participants towards videotape assisted debriefing in team based clinical simulation training.

A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted among the local instructors and participants to explore the feelings, attitudes and perceived pros and cons of using video playback as a tool of debriefing.

Videotaping was thought to be a good tool for effective learning in many aspects. However, this intervention may cause anxiety among some participants.

For instructors, there were several possible reasons for not using videotaping despite the known advantages, including technically difficult to learn, required extra efforts, was time consuming and some had reservation on its value over oral debriefing. In general, instructors wanted to have it but not frequently use it in debriefing.

Video assisted debriefing has both a positive side as well as a negative side. Teachers in clinical simulation should know them clearly and use the intervention wisely.

A teacher in simulation training should know the pros and cons of using video as a debriefing tool and choose to use it when feasible.

Ms Gill Aitken, University of Edinburgh