Mrs. Chase and her descendants: a historical view of simulation.
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand". This ancient proverb written by Confucius both sums up simulation and emphasizes the educational merits of performance practice and experiential learning. The history behind simulation shows a progression not only in technological advances but, more importantly, in promoting adult learning principles and improving patient safety.
Nickerson
Michael
M
Exeter Hospital, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA. MNickerson@ehr.org
Pollard
Melissa
M
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D014584:User-Computer Interface