Simulation interprofessional education in health professions education: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Interprofessional Education

Background:

• Interprofessional collaboration is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
• Simulation interprofessional education (IPE) activities are increasingly used in health professional curricula.
• A gap exists in understanding the characteristics of current simulation IPE activities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify, collate, and map the existing evidence on simulation IPE activities.
• To describe the characteristics of simulation IPE activities for health professional students.
• To inform the development of future simulation IPE initiatives.

Main Methods:

• Scoping review following JBI methodology.
• Searches in PubMed, CINAHL, and ERIC databases (2016-present, English language).
• Data extraction using a developed tool; screening by consensus.

Main Results:

• The review will present extracted data in tabular and/or diagrammatic forms.
• A narrative summary will explain the findings in relation to the review's objectives.
• Results will highlight how current activities can inform future simulation IPE.

Conclusions:

• This review synthesizes current knowledge on simulation IPE.
• Findings will guide the design and implementation of effective simulation IPE.
• The study aims to enhance interprofessional collaboration skills in future healthcare professionals.