Simulation-Based Teaching and Learning in Respiratory Care Education: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Jithin K Sreedharan,1 Gokul Krishna Gopalakrishnan,2 Ann Mary Jose,2 Ibrahim Ahmad Albalawi,3 Mohammed Ghaithan Alkhathami,4 Keerthi N Satheesan,5 Musallam Alnasser,4 Meshal AlEnezi,4 Abdullah S Alqahtani4 1Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar; 2Department of Respiratory Care, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 3Advanced Centre for Clinical Simulation, Assistant Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dhahran, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dhahran, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Respiratory Care, Royal Medical Services College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Manama, BahrainCorrespondence: Jithin K Sreedharan, Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar, Email [email protected]; [email protected]: Simulation-based pedagogy has become an essential aspect of healthcare education. However, there is a significant gap in the literature regarding the application of simulation-based modalities in respiratory care education. This review aims to address this gap by providing insight into the theory and current uses of simulation, its effectiveness in respiratory care education, and strategies to enhance faculty development. The study utilizes a narrative synthesis approach to review relevant literature and provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The research involved comprehensive searches of electronic databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar, to identify relevant literature, encompassing original articles, reviews, and other pertinent content, focusing on simulation-based teaching and learning in respiratory care education published between 1990 and 2022. Findings suggest that simulation-based education is an effective tool for improving respiratory care education and can enhance the clinical skills of learners. The study concludes by discussing the future of simulation in respiratory care education and the potential benefits it may offer.Keywords: simulation, learning, respiratory therapy, education, clinical simulation, medical simulator, clinical Skills

Keywords

• simulation
• learning
• respiratory therapy
• education
• clinical simulation
• medical simulator
• and clinical skills