Simulation training for geriatric medicine

Abstract

Simulation is an exciting and novel method of delivering teaching for specialist trainees in geriatric medicine. This teaching modality could be integrated into the training curriculum for geriatric medicine, to allow a wider application.

Simulação na formação em saúde: um enfoque em geriatria

“…Soon, once worked this aspect, the simulation was becoming a very valuable training modality, which could also be better leveraged with the increase in the use of feedback with video sessions and individual enlightenment. 16 Braude et al, 17 also identified that the majority of the answers of the tests applied in their study were related to the non-technical skills, which were best taught in this modality of teaching. These non-technical skills were divided into four main groups: communication, clinical knowledge, knowledge of the situation and planning, and teamwork.…”

“…24 The skills addressed to the training with simulation in geriatrics are skills of manual skill, effective communication with patients and family members, decision-making, leadership, use of resources, teamwork and empathy. 10, [16][17][18][19][20][21] To discuss the competencies, Gonçalves, Coutinho and Lobão 11 asserting that between the simulation and the development of skills there is a close relationship, because the benefits related to their educational potential, security, costs and results is becoming legitimized by research. Such skills enrich the knowledge in identifying, understanding and resolution of complex hardships stemming from situations that are exposed to students during their practices.…”

“…Students do not had extensive knowledge about the abuse the elderly person; however this issue was addressed during the interrogation and eventually generate significant knowledge about the theme addressed. 15 Mehd el at 16 identified that the feedback after the simulation in which the majority of the responses were related to non-technical skills. These skills were not adequately addressed in its formal theory, thus making rare this approach in the curriculum.…”

“…It has been widely adopted as a teaching tool within the geriatrics. 16 The simulation has been used by the aviation industry for more than 40 years to ensure the flight crew. 17 In nursing has also been used for quite some time, began with the use of static mannequins for teaching psychomotor skills, later also began to use computerized mannequins for students to come closer to real situations.…”

Corrigenda

“…In the article ‘ Simulation training for geriatric medicine’ that appeared in August 2014 issue of The Clinical Teacher, the order of names in the author list was incorrect. The correct order should be: Mehdi Z, Ross A, Reedy G, Roots A, Ernst T, Jaye P, Birns J.…”