title: Advanced life simulation: High-fidelity simulation without the high technology.
abstract: Simulation-based resuscitation education has emerged as a key to improving patient safety and numerous healthcare organisations have invested in high-fidelity simulation training centres. However, the high purchasing cost, limited portability, technical expertise and organisational skills required to coordinate these high-fidelity simulation centres are factors that limit their use as a wide-spread teaching and learning method. Creative innovation is required. The aim of this study was to pilot an inexpensive, portable, novel high fidelity humanistic simulation modality, for educating nurses and doctors in recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient. Analysis of five focus group discussions revealed the main theme of engagement in the simulation experience with three main subthemes of realism of the character, believability of the experience and being more connected. In conclusion, this innovative simulation modality offers a viable alternative for resuscitation training.
authors.affiliation: Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Campus, Australia. Electronic address: t.dwyer@cqu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Trudy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dwyer
authors.affiliation: Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Campus, Australia. Electronic address: k.reid-searl@cqu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Reid Searl
authors.affiliation: Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Campus, Australia. Electronic address: m.mcallsiter@cqu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McAllister
authors.affiliation: Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Australia. Electronic address: michael_guerin@health.qld.gov.au.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Guerin
authors.affiliation: Central Queensland University, Rockhampton Campus, Australia. Electronic address: d.friel@cqu.edu.au.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Friel
mesh_terms: D061906:Advanced Trauma Life Support Care / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004506:Education, Nursing; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D017144:Focus Groups; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016544:Patient Simulation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011793:Queensland
keywords: Advanced life support; High-fidelity simulation; Hybrid simulation; Simulation learning