When Things Do Not Go as Expected: Scenario Life Savers

作者:Dieckmann Peter*; Lippert Anne; Glavin Ronnie; Rall Marcus
来源:Simulation in Healthcare, 2010, 5(4): 219-225.
DOI:10.1097/SIH.0b013e3181e77f74

摘要

In this paper we discuss scenario life savers - interventions before and during simulation scenarios that allow to create and use relevant learning opportunities, even if unexpected events happen during the conduction of the scenario. Scenario life savers are needed, when the comprehension or acceptance of the scenario by the participants is at stake, thus compromising learning opportunities. Scenario life savers can principally work by bringing participants back on track of the planned scenario or by adapting the conduction to their actions on the fly. Interventions can be within the logic of the scenario or from the "outside," not being part of the scenario itself. Scenario life savers should be anticipated during the design of scenarios and used carefully during their conduction, aiming to maximize the learning for participants. (Sim Healthcare 5: 219-225, 2010)