The potential and challenges of utilising multiprofessional in situ simulation

摘要

Simulation allows the practice of clinical skills in a risk-free, controlled environment. It is followed by facilitated self-reflection and constructive feedback via a ‘debrief’ from trained faculty. Initially pioneered by the aviation industry, it has now been enthusiastically embraced by healthcare as an approach to dealing with safety critical and complex clinical scenarios. Simulation is widely adaptable and its use has been applied to diverse clinical areas, specialities and topics from communicating in difficult circumstances to major incident responses.