Clinical simulation strategies for knowledge integration relating to initial critical recognition and management of COVID-19 for use within continuing education and health-related academia in Brazil: a descriptive study

Pivoting Continuing Professional Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Scoping Review of Adaptations and Innovations

INTRODUCTION

Most formal continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities were offered in person until March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional structures of CPD offerings. The authors explored the adaptations and innovations in CPD that were strengthened or newly created during the first 16 months of the pandemic.

METHODS

The objectives of the narrative review were to answer the following questions: (1) what types of adaptations to CPD innovations are described? and (2) what may shape future innovations in CPD? The following databases were searched: Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and ERIC to identify the literature published between March 2020 to July 2021. The authors conducted a comprehensive search by including all study types that described adaptations and/or innovations in CPD during the stated pandemic period.

RESULTS

Of the 8295 citations retrieved from databases, 191 satisfied the inclusion criteria. The authors found three categories to describe adaptations to CPD innovations: (1) creation of new online resources, (2) increased use of the existing online platforms/software to deliver CPD, and (3) use of simulation for teaching and learning. Reported advantages and disadvantages associated with these adaptations included logistical, interactional, and capacity building elements. The review identified five potential future CPD innovations: (1) empirical research on the effectiveness of virtual learning; (2) novel roles and ways of thinking; (3) learning from other disciplines beyond medicine; (4) formation of a global perspective; and (5) emerging wellness initiatives.

DISCUSSION

This review provided an overview of the adaptations and innovations that may shape the future of CPD beyond the pandemic.

Health Care Simulation as a Training Tool for Epidemic Management: A Systematic Review

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The objective of this research was to identify and review studies that have evaluated the impact of simulation-based training on health care professionals during epidemics.All studies in health care simulation-based training published during the last 5 epidemics with a global impact (SARS-CoV, H1N1, MERS, Ebola, SARS-CoV-2; through July 2021) were selected from a systematic search of PUBMED, EMBASE, and key journals.The search strategy identified 274 studies; 148 met the inclusion criteria and were included. Most of the studies were developed in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection (n = 117, 79.1%), used a descriptive approach (n = 54, 36.5%), and were used to train technical skills (n = 82, 55.4%).This review demonstrates a growing interest in publications related to health care simulation and epidemics. Most of the literature is marked by limited study designs and outcome measurements, although there is a trend toward the use of more refined methodologies in the most recent publications. Further research should seek the best evidence-based instructional strategies to design training programs in preparation for future outbreaks.

Brazilian overview of nurses' training during the COVID-19 pandemic

OBJECTIVE

To present the Brazilian panorama of the training of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHOD

a cross-sectional study, carried out with 335 coordinators of undergraduate courses in Nursing and online data collection, between November 2020 and March 2021.

RESULTS

All Brazilian states were represented. Of Higher Education Institutions, 52.5% adopted remote learning within 10 days after determining social distancing and 23% after 100 days; 73.4% kept the students in a mandatory curricular internship. Practical classes had a reduction in the number of students per group (46.0%). Most faculty and students were contaminated by SARS-CoV-2 and showed worsening in mental health.

CONCLUSIONS

The study identified heterogeneity in the resumption of activities, through remote teaching, which mostly occurred synchronously. There was a resumption of curricular internships and practical classes in health services, with a limitation on the number of students per field.

Panorama brasileiro da formação de enfermeiros durante a pandemia da COVID-19

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar o panorama brasileiro da formação de enfermeiros durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: estudo transversal, realizado com 335 coordenadores de curso de graduação em Enfermagem e coleta de dados on-line, entre novembro de 2020 e março de 2021. Resultados: Houve representação de todos os estados brasileiros. Das Instituições de Ensino Superior, 52,5% adotaram o ensino remoto em até 10 dias após a determinação do distanciamento social e 23% depois de 100 dias; 73,4% mantiveram os estudantes em estágio curricular obrigatório. As aulas práticas tiveram redução no número de estudantes por grupo (46,0%). A maioria dos docentes e discentes foi contaminada pelo SARS-CoV-2 e apresentaram piora na saúde mental. Conclusões: O estudo identificou heterogeneidade na retomada das atividades, por meio do ensino remoto, que ocorreu majoritariamente de forma síncrona. Houve retomada de estágios curriculares e aulas práticas em serviços de saúde, com limitação do número de estudantes por campo.