What Is Simulation And How Does It Work?
Learning is achieved by different individuals in a variety of ways. Active learning provides an environment for safe and instructional training. Simulation is a method of active learning that enables the student hands on learning prior to performing on live adults. Manequins don't feel pain when the needle doesn't go in the right location and giving an incorrect drug will not cause permanent harm. There is an opportunity to correct wrong decisions without devastating consequences. Simulation can be conducted in a live setting or via websites such as http://ssih.org/ or
http://www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/simulation/simulationslides/simslides.html#. http://simman.org.
Causer, Barach, & Williams (2014) discussed advantages of using simulation training to increase proficiency and experience in healthcare in a safe and controlled environment. Teamwork is improved and learning goals are achieved. Wehn simulation is achieved through a reputable healthcare website, advantages are found in learning at a convenient time for the student. Haugen (2012) discussed using simulation for EMR training. This provides physicians and nurses an opportunity in a non stressed environment to have hands on learning and time to identify areas that need improvement for their specific practice.
McGonigle & Mastrian (2015) explored potential negative aspects of simulation. Cost can be prohibitive and staff who are not as technologically advanced may be hesitant to participate.
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References
Causer, J., Barach, P., & Williams, A. M. (2014). Expertise in medicine: using the expert performance approach to improve simulation training. Medical education, 48(2), 115-123. doi: 10.1111/medu.12306.
Haugen, H. (2012). The advantages of simulation training: How to improve EMR adoption. Health Management Technology, 33(4), 10-11.
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2015). Nurisng informatics and the foundation of knowledge, (3rd ed.). Bartlett & Jones Learning.
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