Implementation strategies for high-performance health care simulation centres: A multicentre exploratory case study...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Medical Education Technology
• Health Services Research

Background:

• The proliferation of health care simulation centres (HSCs) in mainland China has led to performance variability.
• Understanding critical success factors is essential for optimizing HSC implementation and impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify critical factors for implementing high-performance HSCs.
• To explore how these factors inform the development of effective implementation strategies.

Main Methods:

• A literature review informed the development of the Technology-Organisation-Environment-Individual (TOEI) framework.
• A multicentre case study involving in-depth interviews and secondary data from six high-performance HSCs in China was conducted.

Main Results:

• Critical TOEI factors influencing HSC implementation performance were identified.
• Three key implementation strategies were highlighted: facility management platforms, education and training centres, and innovation centres.

Conclusions:

• HSC implementation is an holistic process influenced by the TOEI framework and organizational goals.
• Addressing challenges like faculty retention and expanding research scope is crucial for future HSC development.
• Findings offer valuable insights for hospital leadership, medical associations, and policymakers.