Virtual Simulation Tools for Communication Skills Training in Health Care Professionals: Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quality clinical care is supported by effective patient-centered communication. Health care professionals can improve their communication skills through simulation-based training, but our knowledge about virtual simulation and its effectiveness and use in training health professionals and students is still growing rapidly.

Objective

The objective of this study was to review the current academic literature to identify and evaluate the virtual simulation tools used to train communication skills in health care students and professionals.

Methods

This review was carried out in June 2023 by collecting data from the MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases. Once applicable studies were identified, we recorded data related to type of technology used,

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Alcantara M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12074551 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature