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Abstracts Presented at the 19th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare January 26–30, 2019, San Antonio, TX
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Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

Development and Review of the Chest Tube High-Feedback Educational Simulation Trainer (CHEST)
Conclusions An inexpensive task trainer was created that was easy to store, quick to set up, durable, easy to clean, and rated as effective at training the skill of chest tube insertion. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Technical Report Source Type: research

Exploring the Influence of Language on Assessment Given a Mismatch Between Language of Instruction and Language of Practice
Summary Statement A phenomenon is occurring in international settings where the language of program delivery and assessment does not match the primary language of practice. It is unknown whether determining competence in English disadvantages students for practice in non-English settings. As such, we conducted a pilot study to determine student performance and perceptions after completion of two Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) examinations, one conducted in English and one conducted in Arabic within an Arabic-speaking Middle Eastern setting. Twenty-two students completed both OSCEs. Overall scores were...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Concepts and Commentary Source Type: research

Training Cesarean Section: A Scoping Review
This study is a scoping review that reviews the existing literature on educational strategies in training of cesarean section. A systematic search was carried out in relevant databases, identifying 28 studies for inclusion. Thematic analysis revealed the following training strategies: simulation-based training (team training, in situ training, technical training), simulators (low-fidelity simulators, high-fidelity simulators), clinical training, e-learning or videos, classroom-based learning (lectures, small groups), and assessment (assessment programs/interventions, assessment of learners). Simulation-based training provi...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Quantification of Student Radiographic Patient Positioning Using an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation
Introduction Immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation environments facilitate novel ways for users to visualize anatomy and quantify performance relative to expert users. The ability of software to provide positional feedback before a practitioner progresses with subsequent stages of examinations has broad implications for primary and allied healthcare professionals, particularly with respect to health and safety (eg, exposing to x-rays). The effect of training student-radiographers (radiology technicians), with a VR simulation environment was quantitatively assessed. Methods Year 1 radiography students (N = 76) were...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

An Observational Study of a Simulation-Based Cross-Discipline Learning Activity Between Theater Arts and Physical Therapy Students
This study aimed to create an activity where physical therapy (PT) and theater arts (TA) students could address discrete learning outcomes in a common setting with mutual benefit. Methods Mixed methods observational study of 246 university students (201 PT, 45 TA) undertaking a scenario involving the provision of a clinical history. All students completed a 5-question qualitative survey relating to the activity, and each group scored themselves and each other using an observer rubric rating performance from 1 (do not agree) to 10 (agree). Results For PT students, the range of means (SDs) across the five questions wer...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Virtual Standardized Patient Simulation: Case Development and Pilot Application to High-Value Care
Conclusions Our avatar appropriate response rate was similar to past work using similar platforms. The simulations give detailed insights into the thoroughness of learner history taking and testing choices and with further refinement should support learning in HVC. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Prior Participation in Simulation Events Is Associated With Insimulation Team Performance Among Emergency Medical Services Professionals
Conclusions The benefits of simulation use are not limited to initial EMS education but spread also to experienced professionals. Even individuals who have been working in the field for many years may benefit from high-fidelity simulation. Future research should examine whether this also translates into better clinical performance. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Physician Versus Nonphysician Instruction: Evaluating an Expert Curriculum-Competent Facilitator Model for Simulation-Based Central Venous Catheter Training
Introduction Healthcare simulation supports educational opportunities while maintaining patient safety. To reduce costs and increase the availability of training, a randomized controlled study evaluated central venous catheter (CVC) insertion training in the simulation laboratory with nonphysician competent facilitators (NPCFs) as instructors. Method A group of learners naive to central line placement participated in a blended curriculum consisting of interactive online materials and simulation-based training. Learners were randomized to training with NPCFs or attending physician faculty. The primary outcome was simul...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Association of the Number of a Simulation Faculty With the Implementation of Simulation-Based Education
Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first Japanese study to demonstrate that the number of the simulation faculty at a program is independently associated with a robust SBE implementation. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Development and Evaluation of a Cognitive Aid Booklet for Use in Rapid Response Scenarios
Introduction Rapid response teams (RRTs) have become ubiquitous among hospitals in North America, despite lack of robust evidence supporting their effectiveness. Many RRTs do not yet use cognitive aids during these high-stakes, low-frequency scenarios, and there are no standardized cognitive aids that are widely available for RRTs on medicine patients. We sought to design an emergency manual to improve resident performance in common RRT calls. Methods Residents from the New York University School of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program were asked to volunteer for the study. The intervention group was provided ...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Simulation-Based Event Analysis Improves Error Discovery and Generates Improved Strategies for Error Prevention
Conclusions Using simulation to analyze AEs increased unique error discovery and generated new recommendations. This method is different from traditional event analysis because of the immediate clinician debriefings in the clinical environment. Hospitals should consider simulation-based event analysis as an important addition to the traditional process. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - August 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Empirical Investigations Source Type: research

Breast Cancer Detection: The Development and Pilot Study of a “Tactile Landscape” as a Standardized Testing Tool
Conclusions All students but one performed poorly in comparison to the experts. This indicates that the test could be useful to test students' ability to identify and discriminate breast masses. If successful, it will add previously missing capability to the mix of assessment instruments already used, thus potentially improving clinical breast examination training and assessment. (Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare)
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - June 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Technical Report Source Type: research

Using Mirror Patients to Enhance Patient Safety
Summary Statement Unannounced, in situ simulations offer opportunities for interprofessional teams to train for pediatric emergencies and uncover latent safety threats (LST). Simulation fidelity is an important component of in situ simulations. Threats to fidelity include creating a fictional patient vignette, which limits realism and the opportunity for patient handoffs. The “mirror patient” model may enhance in situ simulation fidelity by using actual patient profiles, thereby removing vignettes and allowing for handoffs. This model may also aid in discovering LSTs. The mirror patient was positively received by par...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - June 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Concepts and Commentary Source Type: research

Virtual Reality Simulation in Nontechnical Skills Training for Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review
Summary Statement This systematic review, conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, is aimed to review current research in virtual reality (VR) for healthcare training, specifically pertaining to nontechnical skills. PsycInfo and Medline databases were queried for relevant articles published through December 2017. Of the 1377 publications identified, 80 were assessed for eligibility and 26 were finally included in the qualitative synthesis. Overall, the use of virtual training for nontechnical skills is recent in healthcare education and has increased ...
Source: Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare - June 1, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Review Article Source Type: research