Open AccessCollaborative framework for working with older simulated participants (SP)
Author(s) -
Cathy Smith,
Lisa Sokoloff,
Nemat Alsaba
Publication year - 2020
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-2020-000613
Subject(s) - process (computing) , psychology , health care , cognition , population ageing , medical education , nursing , population , older people , medicine , gerontology , computer science , environmental health , neuroscience , economics , economic growth , operating system
As the global population ages, healthcare providers must prepare for the complexities associated with caring for older adults, defined according to the WHO, as being over the age of 60. Simulation-based education in healthcare allows caregivers to practice and master skills and competencies associated with care of older adults. Simulated patients/participants ( SP), well people trained to portray other individuals, are an effective choice when training behavioural skills (eg, communication). When working with older SPs, it is important to recognise unique considerations and requirements related to physiological changes, in physical, cognitive and sensory systems associated with normal ageing.