Simulation-based learing

From Theory to Practice: Building an Assessment for Simulation-Based Learning

Creating a valid and reliable assessment tool for simulation-based learning in allied health education is a challenging but rewarding process. The development of the SIMBA Assessment Tool for Simulation-Based Learning followed a systematic and structured approach. The first step involved a systematic review of the existing literature to identify approaches and methods used in simulation-based […]

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Simulation-based Learning in Occupational Therapy Education: Insights from the SIMBA Project

The SIMBA Project (Simulation-Based Learning in Occupational Therapy) is focused on integrating simulation-based learning (SBL) methodologies into occupational therapy (OT) education. SBL is a dynamic and evidence-based method that allows students to practice real-world clinical skills in a controlled environment. Through the SIMBA project, partners aim to develop and implement these innovative approaches across different

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Simulation-based learning in occupational therapy education: what competencies can be acquired and evaluated using the SBL paradigm?

The primary aim of the SIMBA project is to develop and implement simulation-based learning (SBL) methodology across different stages of occupational therapy education programmes as an innovative and evidence-based method for teaching, learning, and evaluating professional OT competencies. To do so, one of the first tasks of the project was to precisely define what are

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An important SIMBA milestone: the guidelines for the implementation of simulation-based learning in occupational therapy education

After a year of intense work, rigorous research and successful collaboration, the SIMBA project team is proud to announce the completion of one of the first key milestones of the project: the SIMBA Guidelines for the implementation of simulation-based learning in occupational therapy education. These Guidelines are the result of activities conducted within Work Package

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Reflections on a Year of Collaboration: Advancing Simulation-Based Education in Occupational Therapy

As we step into the new (project)year, it’s a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve embarked on in our international research project. The past year has been filled with milestones, challenges, and most importantly, a warm and productive collaboration among the five participating project partners. Let’s take a moment to recap our endeavours in

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Simulation-based learning in occupational therapy education:  How might SBL be used to ‘bridge’ the gap between theory and occupational therapy practice?

At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE) in Oviedo, Spain, members of the SIMBA team had an opportunity to share some of the first results of the project. In a poster presentation, team members working in Work Package Two presented some of the work completed in

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From script to practice – the learning process at the heart of the SIMBA project

Simulation learning is a carefully designed multi-step process. Simulation implementation and debriefing are key cornerstones of the learning process. In the social and health sectors, simulation is often built around simulated client cases. In SIMBA, each participating country creates scenarios to be used in simulations.   The simulation process involves several steps, with the organiser

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