Using Simulations for Education, Training and Research

Contents

“Work Research Multidisciplinary”

The use of simulations from different perspectives: a preface

1. Introduction

2. The chapters

3. Acknowledgements

4. References

On the ecological validity of simulation settings for training and research in the medical domain

1. Simulation-based training and research in the medical domain

2. Ecological validity of simulation settings

3. Integrating simulation and field data in human performance research

4. Conclusion

References

Simulation settings for learning in acute medical care

1. Introduction

2. A Model of the Simulation setting

3. Background Theory

4. Research questions

5. Methods

6. Results

7. Discussion

8. Methodological Discussion

9. Recommendations for simulation practice

10. Conclusion

References

A closer look at learning in and around simulations: a perspective of experiential learning

In search of experiential learning in training and education

Spheres of learning in training and simulations

Experiential learning through a relational lens

Experience, dialogue, reflectivity and reflection

Experience, practice, (inter)action and participation

Conditions of experiential learning in and around simulations

Conclusion

References

Simulation as a tool for training and analysis

The Microsoft Flight Simulator – a model training tool

Establishing a knowledge base for virtual instructors and simulator trainees

A social reference framework and statements on the future progress of individual learners

Individual reference frame

Qualitative examination of the learning process

Summarising remarks

References

Extending the simulator: Good practice for instructors using medical simulators

Introduction

2. Building legitimacy for the simulator and the instructor

3. Integrating the simulations in the educational program

4. Reconstituting the physical patient in a simulator

5. Reconstituting a complex patient

Summary

References

Illusion and technology in medical simulation: If you cannot build it, make them believe

Introduction

Realism and learning

Principles of magic

Application of principles of illusion to medical simulation

Conclusion

References

Authors