Concepts for the Simulation Community: Development of the International Simulation Data Registry

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Medical Simulation
• Data Management

Background:

• Significant advancements in simulation-based healthcare education have occurred.
• Limited infrastructure exists to translate best practices into standardized education and improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the International Simulation Data Registry (ISDR) as a solution for standardizing simulation education.
• To highlight the implications of a data registry for both educational practice and research.

Main Methods:

• The ISDR was launched in 2014.
• It archives data from simulations of pulseless arrest, malignant hyperthermia, and difficult airway scenarios.
• Case metrics are aligned with the American Heart Association's Get With the Guidelines Registry for comparability.

Main Results:

• The ISDR provides a framework for standardizing simulation-based education.
• Data collected demonstrates educational and research value.
• The registry facilitates direct comparisons with clinical scenarios.

Conclusions:

• The ISDR is crucial for bridging the gap between simulation best practices and standardized educational approaches.
• It offers significant potential for enhancing the quality of care and patient outcomes through improved training and research.
• Future developments are planned to expand the registry's capabilities and impact.