Simul Healthc. 2011 Aug;6:S58-62. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e3182283bd7.

Simulation-based assessment and the regulation of healthcare professionals.

Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Eric Holmboe, Mary Ann Rizzolo, Ajit K Sachdeva, Morton Rosenberg, Amitai Ziv

PMID: 21817863 DOI: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e3182283bd7

Abstract

Although we still have much to learn about incorporating simulation into regulatory-based assessments, the authors believe that sufficient evidence exists to further advance the use of simulation-based assessments as part of the regulatory systems for healthcare professionals. This position article reviews the current use of simulation-based assessment for credentialing, licensing, and certification programs in medicine, nursing, and dentistry. The findings support the view that simulation-based assessments can make a meaningful and positive difference in credentialing, licensing, and certification programs now.

MeSH terms

• Clinical Competence / standards
• Computer Simulation*
• Credentialing / organization & administration
• Dentistry
• Health Occupations / standards
• Humans
• Medicine
• Nursing

Publication Types

• Journal Article