Examining the Impact of the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice Prebriefing: Preparation and Briefing Standard on Simulation Effectiveness: A systematic review

Background: Simulation learning involves multiple interconnected phases, such as prebriefing, which includes preparation and briefing activities, laying the foundation for a successful learning experience. To date, relatively little knowledge exists on the impact of presimulation preparation and briefing activities on simulation effectiveness, specifically learner knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Thus, the purpose of this review was to systematically identify, examine, and synthesize the available literature to understand the impact of presimulation preparation and briefing activities on simulation effectiveness for healthcare professional learners. Methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute methodological framework and critical appraisal tools guided this systematic review of published articles in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, ERIC, CINAHL, Scopus, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science, BEME, Medical Modeling and Simulation, and Google Scholar. Results: Twenty-six international studies for health professional learners were included. Studies had a low risk of bias and moderate quality. Conclusion: Presimulation preparation and briefing activities had positive effects on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of health professional learners.

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Author Virginia Chris Simmons School of Nursing