Factors Affecting Implementation of Simulation-Based Education After Faculty Training in a Low-Resource Setting

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Simulation
• Medical Education
• Faculty Development

Background:

• Simulation instructor training is crucial for healthcare simulation implementation, especially in low-resource settings.
• PediSTARS India developed faculty development programs, but workplace adoption of simulation varies.
• Identifying factors influencing the translation of training into practice is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify enablers, barriers, and necessary changes for translating simulation instructor training into workplace simulation practices.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study involving online questionnaires and semistructured interviews with participants of a simulation instructor workshop.
• Analysis of responses focused on enablers, barriers, and needed changes for simulation-based training.

Main Results:

• Key enablers included management support, a trained team, and smart sourcing.
• Identified barriers were lack of infrastructure, time constraints, and a weak simulation culture.
• Proposed changes involved raising awareness, strengthening systems, and curricular integration.

Conclusions:

• Institutional leadership support is vital for successful simulation-based training.
• New instructors should prioritize team training and aligning simulation with existing curricula.
• Further research on simulation's impact on patient safety and outcomes is needed.