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Gardner AK, Rodgers DL, Steinert Y, Davis R, Condron C, Peterson DT, Rohra A, Viggers S, Eppich WJ, Reedy G. Mapping the Terrain of Faculty Development for Simulation: A Scoping Review. Simul Healthc 2024; 19:S75-S89. [PMID: 38240621 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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ABSTRACT Understanding what interventions and approaches are currently being used to improve the knowledge, skills, and effectiveness of instructors in simulation-based education is an integral step for carving out the future of simulation. The current study is a scoping review on the topic, to uncover what is known about faculty development for simulation-based education.We screened 3259 abstracts and included 35 studies in this scoping review. Our findings reveal a clear image that the landscape of faculty development in simulation is widely diverse, revealing an array of foundations, terrains, and peaks even within the same zone of focus. As the field of faculty development in simulation continues to mature, we would hope that greater continuity and cohesiveness across the literature would continue to grow as well. Recommendations provided here may help provide the pathway toward that aim.
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- Aimee K Gardner
- From the Baylor College of Medicine (A.K.G., R.D., A.R.), Houston, TX; Indiana University School of Medicine (D.L.R.), Indianapolis, IN; McGill University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Y.S.), Montréal, Canada; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, RCSI SIM Center for Simulation Education and Research (C.C., W.J.E.), Dublin, Ireland; The University of Alabama at Birmingham (D.T.P.), Birmingham, AL; Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (S.V.), Copenhagen, Denmark; and King's College London (G.R.), London, United Kingdom
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Alhassan BA, Diebieri M, Anliengmene AA, Issah S. A survey of knowledge and practice of simulation among health tutors in selected health training institutions. Nurs Open 2023; 10:6390-6397. [PMID: 37312267 PMCID: PMC10416033 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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AIM The aim of the study was to describe the knowledge and practice of simulation among health tutors with a view to promoting the use of simulation in health training institutions in the Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana. DESIGN The study was quantitative research that utilized a descriptive cross-sectional survey to describe the knowledge and practice of simulation in teaching. METHODS A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 138 health tutors who were enumerated through the census for the study. The return rate was 87%, representing 120 health tutors who finally completed the study. The data were presented by means of descriptive statistics. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that few participants had adequate knowledge of simulation. The study also found that a slight majority of the participants practiced simulation in teaching. The study further found that there was a positive correlation between health tutors' knowledge and the practice of simulation. Indicating that an increase in the health tutors' knowledge of simulation is associated with an increase in their practice of simulation.
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- Ministry of HealthNursing and Midwifery Training CollegeKpembeGhana
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Windram JD, Neal A, McMahon CJ. Evolution in Congenital Cardiology Education: The Rise of Digital-Learning Tools. CJC PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2023; 2:93-102. [PMID: 37970528 PMCID: PMC10642146 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjcpc.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Technology-enhanced learning is now an established part of medical education due to its ready availability and on-demand nature. This offers new opportunities but also challenges to both learners and teachers. This review outlines the current use of social media tools and online resources in medical education with a particular emphasis on congenital cardiology. It provides strategies to the reader on how to optimize learning in the digital environment and offers guidance on how such tools can be incorporated into routine educational practice. Suggestions for developing and assessing educational material online are discussed. Lastly, the concepts of digital professionalism and digital scholarship are explored to aid medical teachers and educators employ these technologies effectively into their teaching and career development.
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- Jonathan D. Windram
- Department of Cardiology, Mazankowski Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
- School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Seethamraju RR, Stone KP, Shepherd M. Factors Affecting Implementation of Simulation-Based Education After Faculty Training in a Low-Resource Setting. Simul Healthc 2022; 17:e113-e121. [PMID: 35104833 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Simulation instructor training is a recognized key component of health care simulation implementation, including in low-resource settings. PediSTARS India (Pediatric Simulation Training and Research Society) has developed and delivered several instructor training courses and more recently a 3-level faculty development program. However, there is variability in adoption of simulation at workplaces. The goal of this study was to identify factors that influence translation of instructor training into workplace simulation. METHODS At the conclusion of their faculty development program, participants of the 2018 PediSTARS simulation instructor workshop were invited to participate in a qualitative study with an online questionnaire followed by a semistructured interview. The 3 key questions explored the "enablers," "barriers," and "changes needed" at workplaces for simulation-based training. The responses were analyzed and classified into broad themes. RESULTS Of the 76 participants of the workshop, 11 were interviewed. The enablers were classified under 3 themes; "management support," "trained team" and "smart sourcing." Barriers were "lack of infrastructure," "lack of time," and "lack of simulation culture." The proposed changes were to "raise awareness," "strengthen systems," and "curricular integration." CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the importance of institutional leadership support for simulation-based training and also that new instructors should focus on training teams in the workplace and mapping simulation activities to existing curricula. These results have wide applicability to a variety of health care settings and instructor training programs. Collaboration between organizations for further research about the impact of simulation-based training on patient safety and outcomes is also required.
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- Rajasri R Seethamraju
- From the Rainbow Children's Hospital (R.R.S.), Hyderabad, India; Department of Paediatrics (K.P.S.), Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA; Starship Children's Hospital and University of Auckland (M.S.), Auckland, New Zealand
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Boyde M, Cooper E, Putland H, Stanton R, Harding C, Learmont B, Thomas C, Porter J, Thompson A, Nicholls L. Simulation for emergency nurses (SIREN): A quasi-experimental study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2018; 68:100-104. [PMID: 29902738 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Within nursing education, simulation has been recognised as an effective learning strategy. Embedding simulation within clinical units has the potential to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. However it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of this educational technique to support the actual value and effectiveness. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to implement and evaluate an innovative simulation experience for registered nurses. METHODS A high-fidelity simulation focusing on nursing assessment was conducted with 50 Registered Nurses in an Emergency Department (ED) at a large tertiary referral hospital. Two questionnaires were completed pre and post simulation to assess anxiety related to participating in the simulation, and self-efficacy in patient assessment. Participant satisfaction and self-confidence in learning was assessed post simulation. Additionally a documentation audit from the patient's electronic chart was completed to review documentation entries before and after participation in the simulation. RESULTS Anxiety scores decreased significantly from pre (M = 38.56, SD = 9.87) to post (M = 33.54, SD = 8.99), t(49) = 4.273, p < 0.001. There was a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy scores from pre (M = 195.16, SD = 28.09) to post (M = 214.12, SD =25.77), t(49) = 5.072, p < 0.001. ED nurses were highly satisfied with their simulation training and they were in agreement with the statements about self-confidence in learning. There was a statistically significant increase in two components of the documentation scores; initial clinical handover increased from pre (M = 7.88, SD = 1.76) to post (M = 8.79, SD =1.22), t(41) = 3.41, p < 0.001 and indicators of urgent illness increased from pre (M = 7.33, SD = 1.95) to post (M = 8.10, SD = 1.45), t(41) =2.27, p = 0.028. CONCLUSIONS This study has demonstrated that a high fidelity simulation decreased participants' anxiety, increased self-efficiency in patient assessment, and improved documentation in patient records. Additionally ED nurses were highly satisfied with the simulation training.
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- Mary Boyde
- University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Lady Cilento Hospital, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
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- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia.
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