Management in clinical simulation: a proposal for best practices and process optimization

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Simulation
• Educational Technology
• Management Science

Background:

• Effective simulation management is crucial for healthcare education.
• Existing frameworks require comprehensive best practices for optimal implementation.
• Simulation plays a vital role in skill development and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a best practices document for simulation management.
• To identify facilitating components and processes for effective simulation.
• To create a resource for enhancing simulation application.

Main Methods:

• Methodological research conducted from April to October 2017.
• Utilized observational research, theoretical framework definition (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning), integrative literature review, and comparative analysis.
• Employed Bardin's analysis for information categorization.

Main Results:

• A document outlining best practices in simulation management was created.
• Key areas include management of practice, resources, and data.
• Technology integration and professional training were identified as critical for overcoming limitations.

Conclusions:

• The study produced a compilation of strategies for simulation management.
• These strategies serve as a tool to improve the effectiveness of simulation methods.
• Enhanced simulation management leads to greater application efficacy.