Cultural differences in simulation debriefing: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Simulation is a social practice impacted by norms, values, and beliefs. We seek to explore the relationship between cultural factors and participant behaviour patterns as perceived by debriefers during healthcare simulation debriefings. Our research question focuses on elucidating factors that influence debreifing dynamics between and among debriefers and learners according to Hofstede's cultural dimension: the Power Distance Index.

Methods and materials

The study employed inductive qualitative analysis following Braun and Clark's 6-step approach to explore debriefers' perceived barriers to discussing non-technical skills including closed-loop communication, situational awareness, and cultural aspects of healthcare simulation debriefing. This study is a complementati

SUBMITTER: Rana SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102195 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature