Integrating non-technical skills into undergraduate medical simulation: a scoping review and thematic analysis of current practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-technical skills (NTS) play a crucial role in reducing patient harm. In light of this, medical schools are now integrating NTS into their undergraduate curricula to encourage efficiency and reduce human errors, particularly during highly stressful scenarios. Utilising medical simulations has become prevalent for honing these skills in a controlled environment. However, a lack of guidance on how best to design and deliver effective NTS training leads to inconsistencies in quality and outcomes. Therefore, this review aims to examine current practices in simulation-based NTS training for medical students to collate evidence-informed strategies for enhancing its effectiveness.

Methods

A scoping review was carried out according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A search st

SUBMITTER: Khaw SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542256 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature