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Medical simulation Training

April 2008 

  

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Medical education has traditionally relied on hands-on training with real patients in real clinical settings.  While this type of hands-on training is indispensable, the safety of patients is always of primary concern.  Yet, the very nature of training means that mistakes will inevitably occur and are an expected part of the learning process—a real risk to patient safety.

 

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  To help decrease this risk to patients, many medical schools and hospitals have chosen to rely on innovation in their training and have turned to the use of simulators for hands-on medical training.  Training with simulators allows students to learn, practice, and repeat procedures as often as necessary to fine-tune their skills to optimize clinical outcomes—without putting patients at risk.  With simulation, both students and practicing professionals can gain experience with various scenarios they may not generally encounter during their rotations and shifts.

Practicing proper technique using a simulation model

  
 

 

Research has shown that medical simulation training improves learning (Grantcharov, et al., 2004)1.  Simulation is especially effective in developing proficiencies that require a certain level of tactile skill.  Simulation training provides the clinicians with the following:  

  • A risk-free training environment

  • A variety of medical events and complications to prepare for the unexpected

  • Procedures that that both look and feel real

  • Opportunities for repetitive skills training for improved performance and confidence

  • The ability to train and become certified in new techniques without any patient risk

  • A controlled and forgiving venue for all clinicians to fine-tune their skills
  
 

1Grantcharov, T.P., Kristiansen, V.B., Bendix, J., Bardram, L., Rosenberg, J., & Funch-Jensen, P. (2004) Randomized clinical trial of virtual reality simulation for laparoscopic skills training. British Journal of Surgery, 91(2), 146-150.

  
 

 

 
 

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