Abstract
Abstract Background Numerous medical errors in health care stem from poor communication and lack of teamwork. Interprofessional collaboration has been utilized to address inadequacies in health care, including simulation-based education. Purpose The purpose of this study was to present the results of a qualitative synthesis of research on health care providers’ perceptions of interprofessional simulation. Method A meta-ethnography was conducted using Noblit and Hare's (1988) seven-step method of reciprocal translation for data analysis. Discussion Themes emerged to create a metaphor of climbing steps to reach an effective simulation experience. The six identified themes are depicted in the “Successful Simulation Staircase:” (1) Overcoming discomfort, (2) Appreciating a safe zone for learning, (3) Critiquing authenticity, (4) Building the interprofessional team, (5) Experiencing personal growth, and (6) Transferring knowledge to practice. Conclusions Overall, the perception of interprofessional simulation among health care providers was positive through this meta-ethnography, supporting the use of simulation-based activities to improve teamwork and patient care.
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