Developing Healthcare Skills through Simulation
- Matthew Aldridge - University of Wolverhampton, UK
- Stephen Wanless - Birmingham City University, UK
Andrew Bland, University of Huddersfield
'In this book, a team of experienced authors have put together a much needed text that takes an evidence-based, practical approach to skills development.'
Lauren Mawson, University of Cumbria
'A really exciting new text.'
Sarah Burden, Leeds Metropolitan University
Practice educators and mentors are now expected to have the skills and techniques needed to implement a 'learning skills through simulation' programme into established curricula, yet using simulation to teach - while of huge importance - requires careful and time-consuming planning. This valuable resource takes away some of that burden by providing clear, ready-made activities and guidance from leading practitioners in a range of fields, which healthcare and practice educators and mentors can use to enhance their teaching of all the essential and commonly-taught clinical and management skills and knowledge.
Dedicated chapters, which all follow a defined step-by-step format, provide simulation scenarios, alongside facilitator guidance, which will help develop confidence in the teaching of key skills such as:
- Drug administration
- Conflict management
- Infection control
- Breaking bad news
- Catheter and bowel care
These scenarios and accompanying guidance can be used as a framework for teaching, promoting a greater understanding of the skill being taught, and providing a risk-free opportunity for the student to practice their clinical and managerial skills and judgement.
'This book provides an essential resource for educators of clinical skills who want to utilise simulation based education to provide optimal learning opportunities for their students.'
Andrew Bland, University of Huddersfield
'In this book, a team of experienced authors have put together a much needed text that takes an evidence-based, practical approach to skills development.'
Lauren Mawson, University of Cumbria
'A really exciting new text.'
Sarah Burden, Leeds Metropolitan University
Found this to be useful when planning simulation activities for students. Is probably more suited to lecturers as gives some
excellent in supporting staff to develop knowledge and skills in implementing simulation into course programmes.
Very useful text and we will be reccomending this text
An introductory guide to teaching clinical skills in the health professions. Potentially a useful resource for new academics and practice educators charged with designing learning experiences centred on the core skills of healthcare professionals.
Text clearly demonstrates a broad range of key skills with evidence and rationale to support. It also incorporates useful guidance on how to teach the skill. I have put this as supplemental as the focus is adult rather than paediatrics which would be more relevant to my modules although most of the sections are easily transferable.
We currently run simulations on each day of our skills modules so it is always useful to compare our teaching to others. This text provided some helpful ideas for us to continue to build on in our scenarios. Although not aimed at paediatrics we have adapted some sections for our own use. The text will be used as a resouorce for lecturers rather than students.
An exceptional book for teachers
I liked the chapters of this book and feel that it covers some dynamic areas of simulation which would be useful.
It would be of most valuable to lecturers who are responsible for teaching simulation this is the reason i have not recommended it to my students. I however will be using it frequently as i teach skills on a regular basis.
