Empathy Suits are an excellent way to have clinical students become immersed in a representation of the patient experience. Designed to create physical restrictions on the wearer, a restrictive empathy suit will simulate conditions such as joint restricting conditions, visual impairment, reach restriction, and increase in body weight. This HealthySimulation.com article by Phil Gurnett, RN, [...]
To master a high level of fidelity in healthcare simulation, there is a delicate balance of factors to consider. Healthcare simulationists must balance technical mastery and instructional finesse by all personnel involved to achieve high fidelity. What are the most important considerations for designing high-fidelity medical simulation experiences with consistent quality at scale? This article [...]
Avkin, the leader in wearable simulators for healthcare education, has created SIM Summits! Are you looking for innovative ways to provide professional development opportunities for your institution? Avkin SIM Summits are a career growth opportunity that allows simulationists and other healthcare education professionals to learn about the endless possibilities within multi-modality healthcare simulation. This HealthySimulation.com [...]
Clinical simulation utilization is growing in physical therapy educational programs. A physical therapy (PT) education program aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be competent and compassionate professionals. While traditional classroom instruction forms the educational foundation, simulated learning experiences offer unique opportunities to enhance learning and maximize outcomes through experiential [...]
SimVS EMS virtual simulation system is a tablet-based clinical education solution that incorporates various monitor types to create highly realistic and immersive pre-hospital simulation scenarios. The incorporation of equipment that replicates equipment from the clinical environment into the simulation allows the learners to practice realistic experiential learning opportunities. This HealthySimulation.com article will explore how SimVS [...]
Empathetic leadership occurs when leaders display a genuine concern for their team members and is extremely valuable in healthcare simulation. Crisis Resource Management (CRM) style healthcare simulation courses are a common place for healthcare leaders to practice this leadership skill. This HealthySimulation.com article by Erin Carn-Bennett, MSN, RN, will explore what empathetic leadership is, why [...]
