Facts and fiction - Training in centres or in situ

TY - JOUR

T1 - Facts and fiction - Training in centres or in situ

AU - Møller, Thea Palsgaard

AU - Ostergaard, Doris

AU - Lippert, Anne

PY - 2012/8

Y1 - 2012/8

N2 - Background: Simulation based training is now widely used in health professions education to train both individuals and teams. Initially, most of these training initiatives were conducted in simulation centres, but over time concepts such as in situ and mobile simulation were developed. The idea is to train locally using the normal equipment. In this topical review, we will identify and elaborate on the major factors of importance for learning in the different settings. Facts and fiction of how to conduct cost effective training in the simulation centre, in situ and using mobile simulation will be discussed. Examples of how simulation can be used as a research tool will be presented. Last, this topical review will focus on suggestions for how to optimize training conditions in the different types of settings. Method: A search of publications was carried out in January 2012. Discussion and summary: Simulation based training in situ/mobile and in centres both have advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended to carefully consider the purpose of training and consider the opportunities (financial, technical and human resources) and based on this to create the training cost effectively. In situ simulation can be used as a diagnostic tool to identify technological, organisational and human challenges.

AB - Background: Simulation based training is now widely used in health professions education to train both individuals and teams. Initially, most of these training initiatives were conducted in simulation centres, but over time concepts such as in situ and mobile simulation were developed. The idea is to train locally using the normal equipment. In this topical review, we will identify and elaborate on the major factors of importance for learning in the different settings. Facts and fiction of how to conduct cost effective training in the simulation centre, in situ and using mobile simulation will be discussed. Examples of how simulation can be used as a research tool will be presented. Last, this topical review will focus on suggestions for how to optimize training conditions in the different types of settings. Method: A search of publications was carried out in January 2012. Discussion and summary: Simulation based training in situ/mobile and in centres both have advantages and disadvantages. It is recommended to carefully consider the purpose of training and consider the opportunities (financial, technical and human resources) and based on this to create the training cost effectively. In situ simulation can be used as a diagnostic tool to identify technological, organisational and human challenges.

U2 - 10.1016/j.tacc.2012.03.006

DO - 10.1016/j.tacc.2012.03.006

M3 - Journal article

SN - 2210-8440

VL - 2 (4)

SP - 174

EP - 179

JO - Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

JF - Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

ER -