Title

Judicious Use Of Simulation Technology In Continuing Medical Education

Keywords

Continuing medical education; Fidelity; Functional fidelity; Guidelines; Physical fidelity; Psychological fidelity; Simulation

Abstract

Use of simulation-based training is fast becoming a vital source of experiential learning in medical education. Although simulation is a common tool for undergraduate and graduate medical education curricula, the utilization of simulation in continuing medical education (CME) is still an area of growth. As more CME programs turn to simulation to address their training needs, it is important to highlight concepts of simulation technology that can help to optimize learning outcomes. This article discusses the role of fidelity in medical simulation. It provides support from a cross section of simulation training domains for determining the appropriate levels of fidelity, and it offers guidelines for creating an optimal balance of skill practice and realism for efficient training outcomes. After defining fidelity, 3 dimensions of fidelity, drawn from the human factors literature, are discussed in terms of their relevance to medical simulation. From this, research-based guidelines are provided to inform CME providers regarding the use of simulation in CME training. © 2012 The Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education, and the Council on CME, Association for Hospital Medical Education.

Publication Date

12-1-2012

Publication Title

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions

Volume

32

Issue

4

Number of Pages

255-260

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1002/chp.21153

Socpus ID

84871656693 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84871656693

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