Review date: 1969 to 2003, 34 years. Background and context: Simulations are now in
widespread use in medical education and medical personnel evaluation. Outcomes …

One of the most important steps in curriculum development is the introduction of simulation-
based medical teaching and learning. Simulation is a generic term that refers to an artificial …

Background Simulation-based nursing education is an increasingly popular pedagogical
approach. It provides students with opportunities to practice their clinical and decision …

In the last three decades, simulation has become a key tool in the training of doctors and the
maintenance of patient safety. Simulation offers an immersive, realistic way of learning …

Simulation for medical and healthcare applications, although still in a relatively nascent
stage of development, already has a history that can inform the process of further research …

Two important features of contemporary medical education are recognized. The first is an
emphasis on assessment as a tool to ensure quality in training programmes, to motivate …

Human patient simulation manikins (HPSMs) are being used extensively in the education of
health professionals, but their effectiveness in the teaching of clinical reasoning skills to …

Nurse educators are challenged to implement teaching strategies that promote learners'
clinical competency and critical-thinking skills. Additionally, these educators are asked to …

Simulation-based learning is becoming widely established within medical education. It offers
obvious benefits to novices learning invasive procedural skills, especially in a climate of …

Background: The concept of simulation as an educational tool in healthcare is not a new
idea but its use has really blossomed over the last few years. This enthusiasm is partly …