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ArticleAdvances in simulation (London, England)2023

Critical design choices in healthcare simulation education: a 4C/ID perspective on design that leads to transfer.

Jimmy Frerejean, Jeroen J G van Merriënboer, Claire Condron, Ulrich Strauch, Walter Eppich

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Article in Advances in simulation (London, England), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 authors.

Jimmy FrerejeanSchool of Health Professions Education (SHE), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands. j.frerejean@maastrichtuniversity.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3026-3624
Jeroen J G van MerriënboerSchool of Health Professions Education (SHE), Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5868-7031
Claire CondronRCSI SIM Centre for Simulation Education and Research, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8946-4263
Ulrich StrauchSimulation Center Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Walter EppichRCSI SIM Centre for Simulation Education and Research, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4127-2825

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHealthcare simulation education often aims to promote transfer of learning: the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired during simulations to new situations in the workplace. Although achieving transfer is challenging, existing theories and models can provide guidance. RECOMMENDATIONS: This paper provides five general recommendations to design simulations that foster transfer: (1) emphasize whole-task practice, (2) consider a cognitive task analysis, (3) embed simulations within more comprehensive programs, (4) strategically combine and align simulation formats, and (5) optimize cognitive load. We illustrate the application of these five recommendations with a blueprint for an educational program focusing on simulation activities.

conclusionsMore evidence-informed approaches to healthcare simulation might require a paradigm shift. We must accept that a limited number of simulations is not enough to develop complex skills. It requires comprehensive programs that combine simulation sessions with workplace learning.

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4C/IDInstructional designSimulation-based educationSimulation-enhanced educationTransfer of learning

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PMID36823641
PMCPMC9951482

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