Open AccessIn situ simulation as a tool for patient safety: a systematic review identifying how it is used and its effectiveness
Author(s) -
Graham Fent,
J. Blythe,
Omer Farooq,
Makani Purva
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
bmj simulation and technology enhanced learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2056-6697
DOI - 10.1136/bmjstel-2015-000065
Subject(s) - patient safety , medline , cochrane library , medicine , teamwork , harm , health care , simulated patient , inclusion (mineral) , systematic review , computer science , medical education , psychology , randomized controlled trial , surgery , social psychology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
In situ simulation is an emerging technique involving interdisciplinary teams working through simulated scenarios which replicate events encountered in healthcare institutions, particularly those which are either low frequency or associated with high risk to patients. Since it takes place in the clinical environment, it is ideally suited to improving patient safety outcomes.