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In September, the SIMBA partnership gathered in Antwerp for our final in-person meeting, a moment to put the finishing touches on the SIMBA project and celebrate the strong collaboration that has defined these past years.

In September, the SIMBA partnership gathered in Antwerp for our final in-person meeting, a moment to put the finishing touches on the SIMBA project and celebrate the strong collaboration that has defined these past years.

After over 18 months of intense work on the development of numerous resources and materials for simulation-based learning in OT education, the SIMBA team has been busy implementing simulated learning experiences in the study programmes of all five project partners. Altogether, 30 hands-on and digital simulation scenarios will be implemented, tested and evaluated during this academic year with occupational therapy students at various phases of study and across numerous curriculum areas. Using the insight and experience gained from implementation, all scenarios will be revised and prepared for final dissemination as a key outcome of the SIMBA project.   

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

The historic city of Krakow, Poland recently played host to the 1st OT-Europe Congress, a landmark event for the profession of occupational therapy. Co-organized by the Polish Association of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Europe, this congress brought together leading experts and practitioners from across Europe to share insights, innovations, and advancements in occupational therapy.

Simulation learning is transforming occupational therapy education by offering immersive, hands-on experiences in a controlled and safe environment. This innovative approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to develop critical thinking, decision-making, and practical skills without the risk of failure or negative consequences for real patients. The SIMBA project aims to expand

On September 19-20, 2024, the SIMBA Project held its second live meeting at Istanbul Medipol University in Türkiye. This gathering marked a significant milestone in the project by bringing together all project partners to assess the progress of the project and plan the next phases of SIMBA’s implementation. The meeting opened with a presentation by

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

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

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