In situ simulation as a tool for patient safety: a systematic review identifying how it is used and its effectiveness

BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 103-110

  Fent, Graham ^a   Blythe, James ^a   Farooq, Omer ^a   Purva, Makani ^a  

^a HULL ROYAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

in situ; patient safety; simulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84991024140     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20566697     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2015-000065     Document Type: Review

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