The Design and Validation of Three Interprofessional Simulations: A Feasibility Study

Simulation-based learning is widely used in health professions education to train students and professionals in clinical settings. Prior research has shown that simulation can enhance clinical judgment and teamwork. However, the integration of best practices into simulation design remains underexplored. No prior work had resolved how to fully operationalize the INACSL Standards of Best Practice in a practical setting. This gap motivated researchers to investigate the feasibility of interprofessional simulations. The need for validated simulation scenarios is particularly relevant in training teams across disciplines. Existing studies often lack detailed validation methods for simulation content. This study addresses the gap by focusing on content validity and fidelity in simulation design.

The study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing the INACSL Standards of Best Practice in simulation scenarios. It focused on three interprofessional simulations requiring clinical judgment. The researchers wanted to determine whether these simulations could be designed to meet established standards. They also sought to evaluate the content validity and fidelity of the scenarios. The goal was to provide a model for integrating best practices into simulation design. The simulations involved care for simulated patients across disciplines. The study aimed to test whether the process could meet all 11 INACSL criteria. The findings were intended to support the development of standardized simulation practices.

The researchers designed three interprofessional simulation scenarios for evaluation. Each scenario required participants to demonstrate clinical judgment in patient care. The process was structured to align with the 11 INACSL Standards of Best Practice. Content validity was assessed using item and scale content validity indices. Experts in simulation and interprofessional education reviewed the scenarios. The researchers calculated mean item-content validity indices for each scenario. They also evaluated scale-content validity indices to assess overall scenario quality. The study used a feasibility design to test the practical application of the standards.

The study found that the simulation scenarios met all 11 INACSL standards. The mean item-content validity indices ranged from 0.98 to 1.00 across the scenarios. The scale-content validity indices ranged from 0.86 to 1.00. These results indicate strong content validity for the simulation design. The findings suggest that the scenarios were well-aligned with best practice standards. The fidelity of the intervention was confirmed through the validation process. The study demonstrated the feasibility of applying the INACSL standards in practice. The results support the use of these simulations as exemplars of best practice.

The study concludes that the three interprofessional simulations met all 11 INACSL standards. The high content validity indices suggest that the scenarios are well-designed. The findings support the feasibility of integrating best practices into simulation design. The researchers propose that these simulations can serve as models for future development. The study provides evidence for the practical application of the INACSL standards. The results suggest that content validity and fidelity can be achieved in simulation scenarios. The authors recommend further research to evaluate the impact of these simulations on learning outcomes. The study contributes to the science of simulation by demonstrating best practice integration.