Practical Health Care Simulations
Hanley & Belfus Inc. (Publisher)
Published on 6. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
628 pages
978-1-56053-625-3 (ISBN)
Description
Here is the first book to respond to the growing movement towards clinical simulations in health care education. It provides all of the guidance needed to make an informed decision about whether to begin using patient simulators . describes how to develop and operate a simulation center . and discusses how to design educational and assessment simulations that reflect specific educational curricula.
Features the expertise of three authorities who have extensive experience in working with the University of Louisville School of Medicine's Dr. John M. and Dorothy Paris Simulation Center-one of the leading medical simulation centers in the world.
Explains the value of simulation for a variety of healthcare disciplines and discusses which types of simulations are most relevant for each field.
Discusses the resources (space, personnel, equipment) needed to establish a simulation program.
Evaluates the specific simulation products that are currently available.
Details the "nuts and bolts" of preparing relevant "patients" and scenarios.
Describes applications for assessment, certification, and re-certification.
Presents an overview of future trends in simulation (such as virtual reality simulations) and discusses issues related to planning for simulation center growth.
With 29 additional contributors.
Features the expertise of three authorities who have extensive experience in working with the University of Louisville School of Medicine's Dr. John M. and Dorothy Paris Simulation Center-one of the leading medical simulation centers in the world.
Explains the value of simulation for a variety of healthcare disciplines and discusses which types of simulations are most relevant for each field.
Discusses the resources (space, personnel, equipment) needed to establish a simulation program.
Evaluates the specific simulation products that are currently available.
Details the "nuts and bolts" of preparing relevant "patients" and scenarios.
Describes applications for assessment, certification, and re-certification.
Presents an overview of future trends in simulation (such as virtual reality simulations) and discusses issues related to planning for simulation center growth.
With 29 additional contributors.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical educators and administrators of medical schools; professional organizations in charge of certification for medical specialties
Illustrations
1, black & white illustrations
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56053-625-3 (9781560536253)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Author
Vice Chair for Education, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Assistant Dean for Clinical Simulation, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology; Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Director of Academic Programs, Health Sciences Center, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Content
I. Basic Issues
1. History of simulation for education
2. Current status of medical simulation programs
3. Space considerations in establishing a simulation program
4. Human considerations
5. Financial considerations
II. Practical applications:
6. Basic sciences (physiology, pharmacology)
7. Physical diagnosis
8. Nursing education
9. Anesthesiology
10. Emergency medicine
11. Surgery
12. Obstetrics and gynecology
13. Pediatrics
14. Family practice
15. Internal medicine
16. Advanced trauma life support
17. Dentistry
18. Conscious sedation
19. Continuing health professional education
20. Allied health
21. Community and legal services
22. What's next in simulation?
1. History of simulation for education
2. Current status of medical simulation programs
3. Space considerations in establishing a simulation program
4. Human considerations
5. Financial considerations
II. Practical applications:
6. Basic sciences (physiology, pharmacology)
7. Physical diagnosis
8. Nursing education
9. Anesthesiology
10. Emergency medicine
11. Surgery
12. Obstetrics and gynecology
13. Pediatrics
14. Family practice
15. Internal medicine
16. Advanced trauma life support
17. Dentistry
18. Conscious sedation
19. Continuing health professional education
20. Allied health
21. Community and legal services
22. What's next in simulation?