The University of Toledo Translation Journal of Medical Sciences 
Internal Medicine Abstract, Department of Medicine Research Symposium UTJMS 2023 May 5; 11(1):e1-e1 

Assessing Resident Confidence in Placing a 
Central Venous Catheter Before and After 
a Simulation-Based Training Course 
Vanessa Pasadyn, BA1*, Prajwal Hegde, BS1, Ola El Kebbi, MD1, Shaza Aouthmany, 
MD2 

1Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, The University of Toledo, 
Toledo, OH 43614 
2Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614 

*Corresponding author: vanessa.pasadyn@rockets.utoledo.edu

Published: 05 May 2023 

Introduction: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an advantageous device used to deliver necessary 
treatment for patients with extended hospital stays. The ability to properly place a central line is an 
essential skill for resident trainees and physicians to be able to successfully complete. The goal of our 
study was to assess the confidence of residents in placing a central line before and after a simulation-
based training. 

Methods: This study was conducted with residents and fellows at the University of Toledo Medical 
Center across five different specialties in June of 2021. A voluntary survey was administered before and 
after a central line simulation-based training, measuring confidence through a series of 16 Likert scale 
questions with the answer options of: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = undecided, 4 = agree, 5 = 
strongly agree. Results: Sixteen residents completed both the pre- and post-survey and 45 total residents 
completed the training, yielding a 35.6% response rate. Of all 16 Likert scale statements proposed on 
both the pre- and post-surveys, mean confidence increased significantly (P<0.05) across all statements. 
This includes confidence in the objectives of conducting, discussing, and teaching the procedure. 

Conclusion: Central venous catheter simulation-based training significantly improved resident 
confidence in procedural proficiency. Simulation-based training is an effective method for teaching 
procedural skills and education to trainees, thus ultimately improving patient care. 

https://dx.doi.org/10.46570/utjms.vol11-2023-710 

https://dx.doi.org/10.46570/utjms.vol11-2023-710
mailto:vanessa.pasadyn@rockets.utoledo.edu