Ben and Vic discuss the paper of the month. 

Kumar A, Sturrock S, Wallace EM, et al. Evaluation of learning from Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training and its impact on patient outcomes in Australia using Kirkpatrick’s framework: a mixed methods study. BMJ Open 2018;8:e017451. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017451 

And a few other sim papers across a range of topics and research methods, all in the theme of ‘measurement’. 

Jiang, Bailin; Ju, Hui; Zhao, Ying; Yao, Lan; Feng, Yi. Comparison of the Efficacy and Efficiency of the Use of Virtual Reality Simulation with High-Fidelity Mannequins for Simulation-Based Training of Fiberoptic Bronchoscope Manipulation. Simulation in Healthcare: April 2018 - Volume 13 - Issue 2 - p 83–87. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000299 

Seelandt JC, Grande B, Kriech S, et al DE-CODE: a coding scheme for assessing debriefing interactions BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning Published Online First: 08 November 2017. doi: 10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000233 

Pawar S, Jacques T, Deshpande K, et al. Evaluation of cognitive load and emotional states during multidisciplinary critical care simulation sessions. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning Published Online First: 07 December 2017. doi:10.1136/bmjstel-2017-000225 

Next month Ben is off on a holiday…..  

So we’ll be back with journal club in June, when we’ll also be coming to you from Bilbao Spain for SESAM conference! 

Vic