title: Simulation in the operating room.
abstract: Simulation has become a significant training tool in the operating room (OR). It can be used in both simple task training and complex scenarios. The challenge for simulation in the OR is how to translate that which is learned, and perceived to beneficial, into behavioral change and improved patient outcomes. Simulation in the developing world is progressing, but is still hampered by a shortage of material, personnel funding.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, C-200 UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA. Electronic address: narkose17@mac.com.
authors.forename: Andrew W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, Suite 910 Liliane S Kaufmann Building, 3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA. Electronic address: beamst@upmc.edu.
authors.forename: Shawn T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Beaman
authors.affiliation: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, Central Hospital University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa. Electronic address: kampik@ukzn.ac.za.
authors.forename: Christian W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Kampik
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, C-200 UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA. Electronic address: quinlanjj@anes.upmc.edu.
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Quinlan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010348:Patient Care Team; D063868:Patient Outcome Assessment; D016544:Patient Simulation
keywords: crew resource management; developing world; in-situ training; in-team debriefing