Abstract
In the last two decades there has been an enormous growth in the use of clinical simulation. This teaching-learning methodology is currently the main tool used in the training of healthcare professionals. Clinical simulation is in tune with new paradigms in education and is consistent with educational theories that support the use of experiential learning. It promotes the development of psychomotor skills and strengthens executive functions. This pedagogical approach can be applied in many healthcare topics and is particularly relevant in the context of restricted access to clinical settings. This is particularly relevant considering the current crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, or when trying to reduce the frequency of accidents attributed to errors in clinical practice. This mini-review provides an overview of the current literature on healthcare simulation methods, as well as prospects for education and public health benefits. A literature search was conducted in order to find the most current trends and state of the art in medical education simulation. Presently, there are many areas of application for this methodology and new areas are constantly being explored. It is concluded that medical education simulation has a solid theoretical basis and wide application in the training of health professionals at present. In addition, it is consolidated as an unavoidable methodology both in undergraduate curricula and in continuing medical education. A promising scenario for medical education simulation is envisaged in the future, hand in hand with the development of technological advances.
Highlights
Medical education has experienced rapid changes worldwide [1, 2] in line with all present challenges
Clinical simulation is an innovative methodology for medical education and has been developing rapidly in recent years
This review aims to contribute to the formation of a new generation of health educators and professionals that would benefit patient treatment and public health
Summary
Edited by: Md Anwarul Azim Majumder, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados. Clinical simulation is in tune with new paradigms in education and is consistent with educational theories that support the use of experiential learning It promotes the development of psychomotor skills and strengthens executive functions. This pedagogical approach can be applied in many healthcare topics and is relevant in the context of restricted access to clinical settings. This is relevant considering the current crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, or when trying to reduce the frequency of accidents attributed to errors in clinical practice This mini-review provides an overview of the current literature on healthcare simulation methods, as well as prospects for education and public health benefits. It is concluded that medical education simulation has a solid theoretical basis and wide application in the training of health professionals at present.
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