Journal article
Engaging Children as Simulated Patients in Healthcare Education
Simulation in Healthcare, Vol.15(3), pp.199-204
2020
PMID: 32467516
Abstract
The value of "simulation" as a learning strategy is well established among healthcare professionals (Educ Prim Care 2015; 26(4):242-7). The use of "simulated patients (SPs)" to present real-world scenarios provides opportunities for students to develop "soft skills," including interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. These skills are particularly relevant in pediatric care, where healthcare providers must consider the patient's cognitive development, emotional state, and familial context. This article focuses on middle childhood (6-12 years) a distinctive developmental stage between 2 major developmental transition stages: infancy and adolescence. Middle childhood is associated with compulsory school attendance, developing skills in self-discipline, conflict resolution, and decision-making. Child SPs can play an important role in healthcare education providing direct insight into this unique period of development. They can contribute to the design and delivery of simulations to increase fidelity and provide meaningful real-time feedback to learners on children's experience of the healthcare system. Despite children's expertise and particular care delivery needs, documented simulations using child SPs are limited. This article considers the role of child SPs to support a case for further research into the value of engaging middle years children in the development and delivery of "simulation-based learning experiences". It addresses the gap in child-focused education, the challenges inherent in working with children and outlines strategies and guidelines for effective practice.
Details
- Title
- Engaging Children as Simulated Patients in Healthcare Education
- Authors
- Natasha Budd (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Creative Industries - LegacyPatrea Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - LegacyPenny Harrison (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - LegacyNycole Prowse (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Creative Industries - Legacy
- Publication details
- Simulation in Healthcare, Vol.15(3), pp.199-204
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000452
- ISSN
- 1559-713X
- PMID
- 32467516
- Organisation Unit
- Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Nursing; School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99482306402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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