The state of distance healthcare simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic: results of an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus pandemic continues to shake the embedded structures of traditional in-person education across all learning levels and across the globe. In healthcare simulation, the pandemic tested the innovative and technological capabilities of simulation programs, educators, operations staff, and administration. This study aimed to answer the question: What is the state of distance simulation practice in 2021?

Methods

This was an IRB-approved, 34-item open survey for any profession involved in healthcare simulation disseminated widely and internationally in seven languages from January 14, 2021, to March 3, 2021. Development followed a multistep process of expert design, testing, piloting, translation, and recruitment. The survey asked questions to understand:

SUBMITTER: Buleon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8980782 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature