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Evaluating the impact of simulation on translational patient outcomes

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McGaghie, William C., Draycott, Timothy J., Dunn, William F., Lopez, Connie M., Stefanidis, Dimitrios·2011·Simulation in Healthcare The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

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INTRODUCTION: A long and rich research legacy shows that under the right conditions, simulation-based medical education (SBME) is a powerful intervention to increase medical learner competence. SBME translational science demonstrates that results achieved in the educational laboratory (T1) transfer to improved downstream patient care practices (T2) and improved patient and public health (T3). METHOD: This is a qualitative synthesis of SBME translational science research (TSR) that employs a critical review approach to literature aggregation. RESULTS: Evidence from SBME and health services research programs that are thematic, sustained, and cumulative shows that measured outcomes can be achieved at T1, T2, and T3 levels. There is also evidence that SBME TSR can yield a favorable return on financial investment and contributes to long-term retention of acquired clinical skills. The review identifies best practices in SBME TSR, presents challenges and critical gaps in the field, and sets forth a TSR agenda for SBME. CONCLUSIONS: Rigorous SBME TSR can contribute to better patient care and improved patient safety. Consensus conference outcomes and recommendations should be presented and used judiciously.

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Authors
McGaghie, W. C., Draycott, T. J., Dunn, W. F., Lopez, C. M., & Stefanidis, D.
Affiliations
Northwestern University (US)
Venue
Simulation in Healthcare The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Published
2011-08
Volume
6
Issue
7
Pages
S42-S47
ISSN
1559-2332 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2005594111
Cited by
336
References
66
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FWCI
15.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Simulation in Healthcare The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Center for Research Resources (UL1RR025741)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Surgical Simulation and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
Keywords
simulation-based medical education, translational research, patient outcomes, transfer of learning, clinical competence, patient safety, best practices, consensus conference recommendations
MeSH terms
Clinical Competence, Computer Simulation, Education, Medical, Health Personnel, Health Services Research, Humans, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Translational Research, Biomedical

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