Does high-fidelity simulation improve clinical outcomes?

Danielle C Merchant
Author Information
  1. Danielle C Merchant: California State University, Fullerton, California, USA. dm109@csu.fullerton.edu

Abstract

This literature review found that current evidence supports high-fidelity simulation as leading to enhance teamwork and crisis management skills of healthcare providers. High-fidelity simulation should be considered as a strategy in staff development efforts to enhance safe delivery of patient interventions and professional competencies in high-risk, low-incidence clinical situations among practicing nurses.

MeSH Term

Clinical Competence
Humans
Models, Educational
Nursing Staff, Hospital
Patient Care Team
Patient Simulation
Staff Development
Treatment Outcome
United States