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AuthorAlsalemi A.
AuthorDisi M.A.
AuthorAlhomsi Y.
AuthorBensaali F.
AuthorAmira A.
AuthorAlinier G.
Available date2020-03-03T06:19:02Z
Publication Date2018
Publication NameSimulation and Gaming
ResourceScopus
ISSN10468781
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046878118794984
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/13092
AbstractBackground. Simulation-based learning (SBL) employs the synergy between technology and people to immerse learners in highly-realistic situations in order to achieve quality clinical education. Due to the ever-increasing popularity of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) SBL, there is a pressing need for a proper technological infrastructure that enables high-fidelity simulation to better train ECMO specialists to deal with related emergencies. In this article, we tackle the control aspect of the infrastructure by presenting and evaluating an innovative cloud-based instructor, simulator controller, and simulation operations specialist application that enables real-time remote control of full-scale immersive ECMO simulation experiences for ECMO specialists as well as creating custom simulation scenarios for standardized training of individual healthcare professionals or clinical teams. Aim. This article evaluates the intuitiveness, responsiveness, and convenience of the ECMO instructor application as a viable ECMO simulator control interface. Method. A questionnaire-based usability study was conducted following institutional ethical approval. Nineteen ECMO practitioners were given a live demonstration of the instructor application in the context of an ECMO simulator demonstration during which they also had the opportunity to interact with it. Participants then filled in a questionnaire to evaluate the ECMO instructor application as per intuitiveness, responsiveness, and convenience. Results. The collected feedback data confirmed that the presented application has an intuitive, responsive, and convenient ECMO simulator control interface. Conclusion. The present study provided evidence signifying that the ECMO instructor application is a viable ECMO simulator control interface. Next steps will comprise a pilot study evaluating the educational efficacy of the instructor application in the clinical context with further technical enhancements as per participants?
SponsorThis article was also made possible by an UREP grant #19-062-2-026 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar foundation). This article also was supported by Qatar University Internal Grant No. QUST-CENG-SPR-15/16-8. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc.
Subjectextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) simulation
high-fidelity simulation
instructor application
medical simulation
simulation-based learning (SBL)
simulator control interface
TitleEnhancing Clinical Learning Through an Innovative Instructor Application for ECMO Patient Simulators
TypeArticle
Pagination497 - 514
Issue Number5
Volume Number49
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