Considerations for Culturally Congruent Healthcare for Simulation in Bedside Clinical Practice

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Simulation
• Medical Education Technology
• Cultural Competency in Healthcare

Background:

• Healthcare simulation is crucial for training bedside providers.
• Developing culturally appropriate simulation applications presents unique challenges.
• Existing standards provide a framework for simulation design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide practical recommendations for creating culturally appropriate healthcare simulation applications.
• To align simulation design with the 11 criteria in the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• To share lessons learned from implementing simulation in a public health grant.

Main Methods:

• Review and application of the 11 criteria for simulation design from the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• Analysis of experiences from a Health Resources and Services Administration-sponsored public health grant (6 U4EHP46217-01-01).
• Development of practical recommendations based on established best practices.

Main Results:

• Identification of key considerations for ensuring cultural appropriateness and congruence in healthcare simulations.
• Demonstration of how to apply simulation design standards in a real-world public health program.
• Practical strategies for enhancing the effectiveness and inclusivity of simulation applications.

Conclusions:

• Culturally appropriate healthcare simulation design is essential for effective bedside provider training.
• Adherence to best practices and reporting standards improves simulation quality.
• Lessons learned from public health initiatives can inform future simulation development.