Is high fidelity simulation the most effective method for the development of non-technical skills in nursing? A review of the current evidence

Open Nursing Journal

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 82-89

  Lewis, Robin ^a   Strachan, Alasdair ^b   Smith, Michelle Mckenzie ^b  

^a SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Communication; Decision making; Interprofessional; Non technical skills; Nurse education; Simulation; Situation awareness; Team training; Teamwork

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865245229     PISSN: 18744346     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2174/1874434601206010082     Document Type: Review

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