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Table 1 Description of seven interprofessional simulation-based education programs

From: From ideal to real: a qualitative study of the implementation of in situ interprofessional simulation-based education

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Facilitators

2 MDs, 2 RNs

2 RNs, 1 MDs

2–3 midwives

2 MDs

1 MD, 1–2 RNs

1 RN, 1 MD, simulation fellows

2 MDs, 1–2 simulation fellows

Participants (N)

~ 10

6–10

6–10

10–15

10–15

15–25

15–25

Participant professions

MDs, RNs, pharmacy

Mostly RNs, 1–2 MDs, pharmacy

Midwives, RNs, MDs

Mostly MDs, 1–2 RNs, 1 pharmacy

MDs, RNs

MDs, RNs, pharmacy

MDs, RNs, pharmacy

Frequency of occurrence

Twice a month

4 times a year

Once a month

Twice a month

Once a month

Once a week

Twice a month

Length of a session (minutes)

60 for MDs and pharmacists, 120 for RNs

120 min

90 min

60 min

60 min

60 min

60 min

Number of scenarios per session

2

2

1–2

1

1

1

1

Use of mannequin

Yes

Yes

No (standardized patient)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Location of simulation session

Dedicated room on the floor

Dedicated room on the floor

Variable but on the wards

Dedicated room on the floor

Dedicated room in the ED

On the wards

On the wards

Program start year

2006

2010

~ 2010

~ 2016

2017

2007

2015