Leveraging Health Care Simulation Technology for Human Factors Research

Abstract

Human factors experts, health care providers, and simulationists can use contemporary simulation equipment and techniques to study and improve health care delivery.

Respiratory function monitoring during neonatal resuscitation: A systematic review

“…For example, many of the human factor issues can be studied in highly controlled, simulated clinical environments during realistic simulated clinical scenarios. 36 , 37 …”

Simulation and Quality in Clinical Education

“…In support of the patient safety agenda Deutsch et al [69] argue that SBE allows a unique opportunity to carry out research into human factors (HF) within healthcare. Human factors have been defined by Catchpole [70] as "Enhancing clinical performance through an understanding of the effects of teamwork, tasks, equipment, workspace, culture, and organisation on human behaviour and abilities and application of that knowledge in clinical settings.…”

“…SBE provides the opportunity to undertake research in simulated clinical environments with members of the interdisciplinary team but without exposing real patients to any direct risks [71,72]. Deutsch et al (2016) argue that SBE offers the HF researcher several unique opportunities. At an organisational level, simulations can be used to observe how leaders at different levels respond to patient safety issues, how they apply policy and procedure, and how they risk assess (Deutsch et al 2016).…”

“…Deutsch et al (2016) argue that SBE offers the HF researcher several unique opportunities. At an organisational level, simulations can be used to observe how leaders at different levels respond to patient safety issues, how they apply policy and procedure, and how they risk assess (Deutsch et al 2016). It also allows potential risks to be identified and acted on before they cause harm, often referred to as latent risks [73].…”

“…It also allows potential risks to be identified and acted on before they cause harm, often referred to as latent risks [73]. SBE also provides the opportunity to develop innovative ways of working and problem solving especially within complex teams [69].…”