Uses of simulation during COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review
Accepted: 21 September 2024
Supplementary Materials: 152
Dataset: 177
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Abstract
Background: Some experts have made suggestions on how to use simulation during the pandemic, and simulation activities were carried out observing COVID-19 restrictions to improve technical and non-technical skills in health professionals. A number of papers have been published detailing the use of simulation during this period, but it is not clear for this reason, through a retrospective literature review, we analyzed studies published during the pandemic period to assess how simulation was used during this historical period.
Methods: Retrospective literature review.
Results: The search generated 11,375 records. After removing duplicates, 5431 studies were screened. Of the 643 eligible full-texts, 221 were excluded. A total of 422 articles met the inclusion criteria. Half of the 422 included studies were carried out specifically for COVID-19 (211), while 152 (36%) were performed during the pandemic but for other reasons. Analysis showed that simulation was used during the pandemic, with clear educational and research objectives. Most of the included studies dealt with COVID-19, focusing on high-acuity and critical scenarios but also including technical and non-technical skills.
Conclusion: The experience gained with both “COVID-related” and “During COVID” studies could be applied to other settings in case of urgent training needed in case of disasters and to tailor simulation courses to retain technical skills.
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