Simulation in Pediatrics: A Learning Lab for Education, Quality Improvement, and Patient Safety

Abstract

Simulation-based medical education is an experiential modality that has evolved over the last 60 years, amassing evidence as an efficacious tool for skill acquisition and care improvement. We review the underlying theory, core defining principles, and applications of medical simulation broadly and in pediatrics in hopes that it can be accessible to every pediatric clinician regardless of practice environment and resources. Any situation where there is risk of harm to a patient or clinician can be simulated for practice, reflection, and repractice. Whether preparing for clinic-based emergencies, new hospital units, or new daily workflows, simulation is valuable to novice and master clinicians for individual and team care enhancement.

Development, implementation, and evaluation of a simulation‐based educational curriculum for pediatric hospitalists

“…contexts suggests that this is a valuable tool for ongoing faculty development. 13,31,32 This study is limited in several ways. First, it is a single-institution study and the sessions designed may not reflect the high-priority needs of other hospitalists.…”

“…The needs of a large tertiary academic center may be much different from a small community hospital, but every pediatric hospitalist must maintain competency in crucial skills and have an opportunity to learn new skills unique to job requirements. The adaptability of SBME to meet the needs of a variety of learners and contexts suggests that this is a valuable tool for ongoing faculty development 13,31,32 …”

“…Simulation has frequently been used in medical education, with evidence supporting a dramatic increase in simulation‐based medical education (SBME) in the past decade 9,10 . SBME has been associated with “large effects for outcomes of knowledge, skills, and behaviors,” 10 which extends to pediatric care 11–13 . Despite strong evidence supporting the efficacy of SBME, efforts remain focused mainly on trainees.…”

Review of Simulation Medical Technologies Impact on Modern Education

“…should handle devices that have the same appearance and feel as their real-world equivalents [37]. It can be difficult to meet the requirements for these tools, particularly if the simulator is used for open surgery, where there are many more degrees of freedom and instruments than during minimally invasive procedures.…”

Ensino De Enfermagem Baseado Em Simulação Por Realidade Virtual: Futuro Ou Presente?

“…De toda maneira, as práticas de simulação mostram-se valiosas nos ambientes em que haja grandes riscos de danos a pacientes e profissionais, sendo eficaz tanto para iniciantes quanto para a revisitação de conhecimentos e sucessivos treinos em busca de aprimoramento da prática (5) . Em adição, a educação baseada em simulação pode contribuir significativamente para uma maior adesão a práticas seguras, seguimento de protocolos clínicos, descarte correto de materiais e melhora na habilidade de procedimentos (6) .…”