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Distributed simulation--accessible immersive training.

Roger Kneebone1, Sonal Arora, Dominic King

  • 1Imperial College London, UK. r.kneebone@imperial.ac.uk

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Distributed simulation (DS) offers high-fidelity immersive training on-demand, making it accessible anywhere. This portable, cost-effective approach democratizes simulation for healthcare professionals, enhancing skills and training accessibility.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Healthcare Education Technology
  • Distributed Systems

Background:

  • High-fidelity immersive simulation is typically restricted to specialized centers due to costly, static equipment.
  • Limited access to simulation training hinders skill development for many healthcare professionals.
  • There is a need for accessible, flexible simulation solutions for widespread clinical training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and explore the concept of Distributed Simulation (DS) as a novel approach to immersive training.
  • To demonstrate the potential of DS to overcome the limitations of traditional simulation centers.
  • To argue for DS as a disruptive innovation in healthcare education.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development for Distributed Simulation (DS).

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  • Analysis of DS as a portable, low-cost, self-contained simulation environment.
  • Examination of DS's potential to provide 'just-in-time' training.

    • Main Results:

    • DS enables high-fidelity immersive simulation to be delivered on-demand, anywhere.
    • The proposed DS model is transportable, self-contained, and significantly more cost-effective than static facilities.
    • DS can be designed as a flexible 'container' for diverse training needs, adaptable to users.

    Conclusions:

    • Distributed Simulation (DS) offers a viable solution to broaden access to immersive simulation training for clinicians.
    • DS represents a disruptive innovation with the potential to transform simulation-based medical education.
    • This approach democratizes access to essential training, improving healthcare professional skills globally.