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A qualitative evaluation of the role of simulation in policy development for service improvement
Thomas Blanks1, Nicholas Woodier1, Bryn Baxendale2
1Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
Objective:
To evaluate the efficacy of simulation-based techniques to prospectively assess developing polices prior to implementation.
Methods:
A self-selected sample of nursing staff from a local, acute hospital reviewed a draft intravenous drug administration policy before simulating drug administration of either an infusion or direct injection. The participants completed a postsimulation questionnaire regarding the new policy and simulation, took part in a semistructured interview and were observed during the simulation with their consent.
Results:
10 staff attended the simulation. The emergent themes identified a wide range of factors relating to the everyday usability and practicalities of the policy. There were issues surrounding inconsistent language between different clinical teams and training requirements for the new policy.
Conclusion:
Simulation, using simple scenarios, allows the safe evaluation of new policies before publication to ensure they are appropriate for front-line use. It engages staff in user-centred design in their own healthcare system.
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