Future directions for simulation in healthcare: A critical review

Jose M Maestre; Elena Rojo; Ignacio Del Moral

doi:10.1016/j.jhqr.2023.12.003

Future directions for simulation in healthcare: A critical review

J Healthc Qual Res. 2024 Mar-Apr;39(2):120-125. doi: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2023.12.003. Epub 2024 Jan 3.

Authors

Jose M Maestre¹, Elena Rojo², Ignacio Del Moral²

Affiliations

¹ Hospital Virtual Valdecilla, Avda. de Valdecilla s/n, 39008 Santander, Spain. Electronic address: jmmaestre@hvvaldecilla.es.
² Hospital Virtual Valdecilla, Avda. de Valdecilla s/n, 39008 Santander, Spain.

PMID: 38176996
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2023.12.003

Abstract

There was a widespread discontinuation of simulation programs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective is to explore how to facilitate greater integration of simulation in healthcare organizations. A literature review was conducted in PubMed, MEDES, IBECS and DOCUMED databases. Twenty-three articles published after the pandemic were selected, categorized in seven themes and critically reviewed. In order to consistently and fully integrate simulation into the organizational culture it is recommended to prioritize the development of new strategies that enhance the efficiency and safety of healthcare delivery. And also strategies that enhance the satisfaction and well-being of all stakeholders.

Keywords: Future; Futuro; Health care sector; Patient simulation; Sector sanitario; Simulación de pacientes.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
Delivery of Health Care
Health Facilities
Humans
Pandemics
Simulation Training*