Research
Research updates from the medical simulation, surgical simulation, nursing simulation and clinical simulation industries.
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Patient SafetyAugust 30, 2024
Crucial Patient Safety Updates From Around the World
Today we take a side step from clinical simulation to consider some of the latest updates from the world of…
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DebriefingAugust 22, 2024
How to Use the Reflective Pause in Clinical Simulation Debriefing to Maximize Learner Engagement
Timothy C. Clapper. PhD, Director of Education and Assistant Professor of Education in Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine NewYork-Presbyterian Simulation…
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NursingAugust 17, 2024
Debriefing for Meaningful Learning in Nursing Simulation
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) landmark study in 2014 concluded that nursing simulation could be substituted…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 29, 2025
Top 50 Clinical Simulation Posts of 2019!
Frequently imitated but never beat, we are thrilled to unveil our Top 50 Clinical Simulation Articles of 2019! One of…
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Virtual RealitySeptember 12, 2024
New Study Finds VR Effective for ACLS Training with 83% Cost Savings
A recent Mount Sinai HELPS Center study found that Virtual Reality ACLS simulation training was effective for assessing Advanced Cardiac…
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Professional DevelopmentOctober 15, 2024
15 Must Know Healthcare Simulation Terms For 2020
Previously on our series of exploring key terms relevant to Clinical Simulation, we shared about important industry terms like SESAM,…
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Virtual RealitySeptember 13, 2024
Virtual Reality for Healthcare Training in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The Pathways for Prosperity Commission Background Paper Series has put together research supporting medical simulation Virtual Reality (VR) for medical…
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NursingJanuary 8, 2026
US State Nursing Simulation Regulations for Prelicensure Nursing Programs
The much quoted 2014 NCSBN National Simulation Study suggests that simulation can replace up to 50% of traditional clinical time…
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AdministrationSeptember 14, 2024
Clinical Simulation Center Personnel: Who You Need to Succeed
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice is a crucial book for Clinical Simulation programs looking to maximize the…
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Allied HealthSeptember 5, 2024
Prior Participation in Medical Simulation Linked to Improved EMS Team Performance
Medical Simulation experiences during initial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education has been shown to be beneficial in more ways than…
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CredentialingSeptember 2, 2024
Healthcare Simulation Degree Programs: Comprehensive List
Healthcare Simulation Degree programs sure are few and far apart! No matter, we have a comprehensive list of Medical Simulation…
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DebriefingSeptember 2, 2024
Downloadable DASH Debriefing Tools From Center for Medical Simulation
Although the glitzy part of healthcare simulation often focuses on high fidelity manikins, most learning occurs during the debriefing. Debriefing…












