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Simulation as a Method of Competency Assessment Among Health Care Providers: A Systematic Review
Amanda S Keddington1, Jill Moore
1About the Authors Amanda S. Keddington, MSN, RN, CCRN, OCN, is a clinical nurse educator at Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Jill Moore, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. For more information, contact Amanda S. Keddington at Amanda.Keddington@gmail.com.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to review and assess current research on simulation as a method of competency assessment among health care professionals and the efficacy of simulation-based competency assessment compared to standard methods.
Background:
Simulation has been proven to be an effective instructional methodology for many health care specialties. However, there is a limited amount of research on simulation as a method of competency assessment.
Method:
Articles regarding competency assessment by simulation in health care professionals were reviewed from academic databases based on inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Results:
The effectiveness of simulation as a method of competency assessment needs further study in order to provide conclusive evidence of benefits. Assessment of high-risk, low-frequency skills promotes patient safety in situations that may occur infrequently enough to prevent continued practice of skills.
Conclusion:
This systematic review indicates that simulation may be a safe and effective method of competency assessment in health care professionals.
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