Essential Simulation in Clinical Education [Paperback]

This new addition to the popular Essentials series provides a broad, general introduction to the topic of simulation within clinical education. An ideal tool for both teaching and learning, Essential Simulation in Clinical Education provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the subject of simulation, whilst also offering strategies for successful use of simulators within general clinical education and demonstrating best practice throughout.

This timely new title provides:
The latest information on developments in the field, all supported by an evidence-base
Content written by a global team of experts
Discussion of policy and strategy initiatives to ground simulation within the healthcare context
Practical examples of cases, including inter-professional learning.

A superb companion for those involved in multi-disciplinary healthcare teaching, or interested in health care education practices, Essential Simulation in Clinical Education is the most comprehensive guide to the field currently available.

Contributors vii

Foreword x

Glossary and abbreviations xii

Features contained within your textbook xvi

1 Essential simulation in clinical education 1
Judy McKimm and Kirsty Forrest

2 Medical simulation: the journey so far 11
Aidan Byrne

3 The evidence: what works, why and how? 26
Doris ?stergaard and Jacob Rosenberg

4 Pedagogy in simulation-based training in healthcare 43
Peter Dieckmann and Charlotte Ringsted

5 Assessment 59
Thomas Gale and Martin Roberts

6 The roles of faculty l³@