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. 2024 Jan;68(1):45-51.
doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_1232_23. Epub 2024 Jan 18.

Establishment of a simulation centre: Challenges and solutions

E J Sree Kumar  1 , Aruna Parameswari  1 , Akilandeswari Manickam  1 , Makani Purva  2
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Establishment of a simulation centre: Challenges and solutions

E J Sree Kumar et al. Indian J Anaesth. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

The change in curriculum and increasing need for active healthcare professionals providing quality patient care has emphasised simulation-based regular training, reskilling and simulation centres to deliver these. However, there is limited literature on how to establish a simulation centre and overcome the challenges relating to developing faculty and maintaining the financial viability of these centres. Our review focuses on this gap in the current literature. The findings are presented as 1) identification of the methods of establishing a simulation centre, 2) setting up the resource in a simulation centre and 3) faculty development and curricular integration in a simulation centre. The space of a simulation centre depends on the organisation's or training body's needs. There is no single design which is recommended. Establishing a simulation centre should consider the needs of the organisation, educators and learners along with the available resources and ensure that curriculum integration and standards are met.

Keywords: Budgets; curriculum; education; need assessment; setup; simulation training.

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Figure 1
An example of a simulation centre floor plan. VR=virtual reality
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Figure 2
Simulated ward with mannequins and equipment (photo credit: Hull Institute of Learning and Simulation, Hull, UK)
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Figure 3
Simulated operation theatre with a one-way mirror to console room (photo credit: Hull Institute of Learning and Simulation, Hull, UK)
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Figure 4
Debriefing room (photo credit: Hull Institute of Learning and Simulation, Hull, UK)
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