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“evolution can progress more productively when education and training are updated to reflect the technology that is being implemented in medical practice”. The articles in this issue deal with new technologies or how new technologies may be used to enhance education and training. Technological advances are rapid and continuous. As... 5 June 2015
This is the fourth episode in a Bits video series, called Robotica, examining how robots are poised to change the way we do business and conduct our daily lives. Can a robotic teddy bear help alleviate anxiety, pain and isolation for children in a hospital? That is the hope of... 3 June 2015
Editor in Chief Judith Riess reports from the 2014 SESAM conference. SESAM is dedicated to support the use of simulation in healthcare for training and research, through projects, through its newsletter, through its affiliation and partnerships with simulation users, other simulation associations and partnerships with companies who build devices and... 2 June 2015
Ali Alkhulaif, MD, Ian Julie, MD, Joseph Barton, MD, MHMS, FACEP, Erin Nagle, Pharm D, BCPS, and Aubrey Yao, MD discuss how interdisciplinary team in situ simulation in a real patient care setting is a valuable tool to identify needs and to promote effective communication, technical skills and process improvement... 2 June 2015
Dr. Paul A. Wetter stresses the importance of team training and simulation exercises and looking to new innovations in education and training. 2 June 2015
Doctors Massé, Godbout and Isler discuss how students in orthopedic surgery in Montreal, Canada will test their skills before entering the Operating Room (OR) Vincent Massé MD, FRCSC Fellow, Véronique Godbout MD, FRCSC, MA Med.Ed., Dip. Sport Med. and Marc Isler MD, FRCSC, report. Virtual simulation has long been used... 1 June 2015
Claire Topal examines the intersection between the ways technology, society and medical education are shifting, distilling a selection of modern challenges and opportunities for medical education in the 21st century and the physicians of the future. Claire Topal, MA, AB highlights perspectives from six physicians at different stages of their... 1 June 2015
A computer simulation, or 'in silica' model, of the body's inflammatory response to traumatic injury accurately replicated known individual outcomes and predicted population results counter to expectations, according to a study. Traumatic injury is a major health care problem worldwide. Trauma induces acute inflammation in the body with the recruitment... 14 May 2015
Editor’s Comment To achieve patient safety, lower cost and serve the public’s healthcare needs we need to develop a different model of education and training for our healthcare providers. One that embraces the technology available, provides for the needs of medical educators and medical students alike and can be achieved... 24 February 2015
Improving Research Efficiency and Productivity by Conducting Multiple Studies Concurrently With Immersion Medical Training. Brandon Noyes, Chris Calvano and Anthony LaPorta discuss immersive simulation training while conducting three distinct research studies. A novel approach to training and research is provided in this study conducted by Brandon Noyes, Chris Calvano and... 24 February 2015
Jessica M. Ray, PhD, David Dias and Stephanie Sudikoff, MD from SYN:APSE Center for Learning, Transformation and Innovation, Yale New Haven Health discuss the pros and cons of wearable smart glass technology. Jessica M. Ray, PhD, David Dias and Stephanie Sudikoff, MD from SYN:APSE Center for Learning, Transformation and Innovation,... 24 February 2015
Editors Judith Riess and Marty Kauchak share highlights from the show floor and this year’s IMSH conference program. Editor in Chief Judith Riess and Group Editor Marty Kauchak filed this report from the 2015 IMSH in New Orleans. Program Highlights The Society for Simulation in Healthcare hosted its 15th Annual... 23 February 2015
Corporations, Foundations and Associations – Fixing the Nursing Shortage. Lori Ponoroff, US News Editor, in the third article on the nursing shortage, describes initiatives of Associations, Corporations and Foundations to encourage nursing as a career choice. Associations, Foundations and Corporations are solving the nursing shortage problem in multiple ways as... 23 February 2015
Robert Hester, PhD. and colleagues are developing a software simulation program for healthcare education, Osler One that enhances medical knowledge, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, ethics, and systems-based practice. Clinical medicine involves caring for both chronic and acute conditions. Medical simulations routinely address acute conditions such as hemorrhage, heart attack,... 23 February 2015
Manny Dominguez, PhD, Deputy Chief Learning Officer at the VHA Employee Education System . (Photo: Department of Veterans Affairs) Marty Kauchak spoke with Manny Dominguez, PhD, Deputy Chief Learning Officer at the VHA Employee Education System, regarding learning technology developments at his organization. Dr. Dominguez shared insights on a... 23 February 2015
The Critical Need for a 21st Century Flexner Report. Frank Lau, MD, highlights major problems in today’s medical education and suggests incorporation of cutting edge science in today’s medical school curricula. Frank Lau, MD discusses the need for a Flexner style medical education revolution in medical school curricula. 100 years ago,... 23 February 2015
Blue Skies of Texas, a continuing care retirement community, has opened a nursing simulation lab for on-site training of its facilities’ nursing staff. The lab will be available 24-hours a day for nurses to hone their skills specific to geriatric care. Newly hired nurses to will be required to successfully... 16 December 2014
For too long we have looked at healthcare reform through its many parts rather than as a system. In a series of BBC Reith lectures Atul Gawande states this is “the century of the system”. Gawande argues that better systems can transform global healthcare by radically reducing the chance of... 15 December 2014
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an approach practitioners can use to encourage behavior change – helping a patient to devise a plan, stick to it, and feel like a participant in a collaborative relationship. MI has been proven effective across the spectrum of healthcare disciplines, but adoption is relatively low. So... 15 December 2014
A new approach to teaching healthcare students safe moving and handling techniques developed by healthcare academics at Birmingham City University in the UK resulted in a 92 percent reduction in student injuries. Last year 7120 students participated in the posture awareness program first introduced in 2009 – and only three... 15 December 2014