Simulation as an improvement technique (CUP, 11 January 2023)

Summary

This article explains the emerging role of simulation in improving quality and safety. It is part of the Cambridge University Press 'Elements of Improving Quality and Safety in Healthcare' series. The article covers:

• Healthcare Simulation as an Improvement Technique
• Definition and Description of Healthcare Simulation
• How Simulation Became Integrated into Approaches to Improve Quality and Safety
• Simulation in Action
• Exploring Working Environments and the Practices and Behaviours of Those in Them
• Improving Clinical Performance and Outcomes
• Testing Planned Interventions and Infrastructural Changes
• Helping Healthcare Professionals to Learn about and Embed a Culture of Improvement
• Critiques of Simulation
• Is Simulation an Effective Technique for Improvement?
• How Should We Integrate Simulation into Healthcare Improvement?
• Can We Build a Business Case for Simulation?