Join us for the July edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: AI and debriefing, ‘code-switching’ as a source of cognitive load in sim. Facilitator cognitive load, and longitudinal evaluation of undergraduate simulation programs. 

The July papers 

Stocks L, Place M, Brazil V, Kainth R, Lowe B, Khan I, et al. AI integration in healthcare simulation debriefing: support or substitute? Adv Simul (Lond). 2026.  

Roe R. Code-switching in simulation-based nursing education: a cognitive load theoretical framework Clin Simul Nurs. 2026;116:101991.  

Vaughn J, Ford SH, Pike G, Suplee PD. Reducing cognitive load for simulation facilitators: a cross-sectional pilot study. Clin Simul Nurs. 2026;116:101980.  

Weyer G, Haegdorens F, Vleminckx S, Hilderson D, Franck E. Self-confidence and anxiety in clinical decision-making among nursing students during high-fidelity simulation training: a longitudinal study. Adv Simul (Lond). 2026.  

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Also ….. Your next simulation conference – National Health Simulation Conference 2026. QT Gold Coast, Australia.  October 21-22 

Registration open now - HERE 

For the first time, Victoria, Jesse, Ben and Jess got together in person to record an episode of Simulcast. This hopefully not-to-self-indulgent reflection was prompted by a big anniversary – 10 years.

This isn’t too deep, but hopefully serves as a prompt for reflection for all our Simulcast family, listeners, guests and collaborators to look back on your own enormous growth and twists and turns of the last 10 years.

We each revisited a big impact article:

Ben

The COVID Intubation Box

https://simulationpodcast.com/106-the-covid-19-intubation-box/

Jess

Findings from a human roles terminology survey: consensus or chaos?

Jill Steiner Sanko, Tonya Schneidereith, Amy Cowperthwait, Rachel Onello

BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning v. 6, n. 3  (May 2020) : 158-163

Jesse

Rapport

https://simulationpodcast.com/52-2/

Victoria

Safer Births

https://simulationpodcast.com/202-safer-birth-nejm-with-hege-ersdal-and-benjamin-kamala/

And then we closed out with our hopes or swings at what the future may bring. Victoria closed out with a great grounding reference to continually reconsidering what value-based simulation in a dynamic process

https://simulationpodcast.com/212-advances-in-simulation-value-based-simulation-in-healthcare-with-lisa-barker-and-katie-walker/

Thank you to everyone who has contributed over the years. The OG journal clubbers, the guests, the foundation listeners and those who have just found us.

Join us for the May edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: Eye tracking for simulator validation, augmented realty to help in cardiac arrest, moulage safety practice and reflections on process versus outcome evaluations.  

The May papers 

Tzamaras et al. Tracking success: exploring the application of eye tracking for simulator validation in the clinical and simulated environments. Human Factors in Healthcare. 2025;7 

Cheng A, et al. Impact of an augmented reality-based decision support system on teamwork, leadership, provider workload and cognitive load during simulated cardiac arrest: a simulation-based randomized controlled trial. Advances in Simulation. 2026. doi:10.1186/s41077-026-00444-9. 

Stokes-Parish J, et al. Moulage safety practice around the world: a framework for best practice. Advances in Simulation. 2026. doi:10.1186/s41077-026-00438-7. 

Schram AL. Simulation process, outcomes, and what I failed to see. Simulation in Healthcare. 2026;21(2):139-140. doi:10.1097/SIH.0000000000000912. 

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Don’t forget – Simulation Reconnect in Singapore July 16/17 

Registration open now - HERE 

Join us for the April edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: Gen AI to help simulation debriefers, adding masks to mannikins, a dive into quantitative methods, reclaiming the systems identity of human factors, and ‘simulosophists’.  

The April papers 

Tscholl DW, Ebensperger M, Rahrisch A, Wang H, Heckel H, Thomasius M, et al. Generative AI in simulation debriefings: an exploratory study using the Team-FIRST framework and qualitative feedback from simulation experts and learners. Adv Simul (Lond). 2026;11:14.  

Schlegel C, Schmitz FM, Bauer D. Let’s face it. Individualizing a manikin by means of a lifecast face increases the flow that students experience during simulation training: results from randomized controlled pilot trial. J Healthc Simul. 2025.  

Chadwick LM, O’Dea A. Reclaiming the Systems Identity of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. Hum Factors Healthc. 2026:100130.  

Gonzalez-Caminal G, Castillejos-Gallego L, Gomar-Sancho C. Simulosophists: evolving the professional identity of simulation practitioners. Adv Simul (Lond). 2026;11:21. 

Another great month on Simulcast. 

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Don’t forget – Simulation Reconnect in Singapore July 16/17 

Registration open now - HERE 

Join us for the March edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: 

The March papers 

Delgado M, Worlikar H, McCabe I, O’Keeffe D. Simulated asset tracking study in a diabetes clinic. J Healthc Simul. 2026. doi:10.54531/RZVS5836.  

Tallentire VR, McColgan-Smith S, Stewart F, McIntyre S, Smith SE. The delicate dance of debriefing: exploring how behavioural marker systems influence the socio-emotional dynamics of simulation practice. Adv Simul. 2026. doi:10.1186/s41077-026-00411-4.  

Lervik W, Solberg M, Wiig AC, Berg H. How facilitators use healthcare students’ mistakes to promote reflections and discussions during simulation debriefings. Adv Simul. 2026. doi:10.1186/s41077-026-00412-3.  

Oliver N, Tennant B, Olmo-Ferrer D, Holmes C, Laws-Chapman C, Kumar P. Growing as debriefers, together: eight tips for launching and sustaining an online Meta-Debrief Club. J Healthc Simul. 2026. doi:10.54531/GMFT2275. 

Another great month on Simulcast. 

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Don’t forget – Simulation Reconnect in Singapore July 16/17 

Registration open now - HERE 

Victoria is joined by Daniel Seng from Woodlands Health Singapore to give an insight into what to expect and how to engage with Simulation Reconnect which is leaving Australia for the first time!

Join us for the February edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Jess Stokes-Parish. In this episode: Simulating clinical debriefing, psychological safety deep dive, leadership training with sim, and improving ‘code’ documentation in EHRs using sim. 

The February papers 

Dewdney CJ, et al. Transfer of clinical debriefing from simulation to practice: exploring the barriers and enablers. Adv Simul (Lond). 2026.  

Gormley G, Nestel D. Not just ‘what you say’ but ‘how you say it’: co-creating psychological safety through micro-communication skills in simulation-based education. J Healthc Simul. 2025 Oct 2.  

Carn-Bennett E, Gan KH. Sim2Lead: A new era in leadership training for healthcare professionals. Simul Healthc. 2025;00(00):00–00.  

Biesbroek S, et al. Using human factors and systems simulation to optimize the usability of a code documentation tool. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2026;00(00):000–000.  

Another great month on Simulcast. 

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Human factors and translational simulation: misunderstandings and potential opportunities JOHS 2025 by Paul O’Connor, Dara Byrne, Angela O’Dea 

This article is a call to “join the conversation with human factors practitioners to realise the significant, yet largely untapped, synergies between human factors and translational simulation” This episode is one of those conversations! 

The authors call for closer collaboration between human factors experts and simulation teams to directly improve patient care and health systems. Vic speaks with Dara Byrne, Paul O'Connor and Angela O'Dea to explain definitions, common misunderstandings, and practical examples — from device design and procedural kits to preparing new hospitals. 

The key points: Translational simulation acts as a safe "lab" for systems testing, the importance of systems thinking and data, and practical steps to build sustainable multidisciplinary partnerships that produce measurable, realworld improvements. 

Paul O’Connor is a human factors psychologist and Personal Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Galway, Ireland. He is the Research Director of the Irish Centre for Applied Patient Safety and Simulation, and Diploma and Masters in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety. 

Dara Byrne is the Health Service Executive National Clinical Lead for Simulation in the Republic of Ireland and the Professor of Simulation at the University of Galway. She established the Irish Centre for Applied Patient Safety and Simulation (ICAPSS) in 2017 – accreditation and awards 

Angela O’Dea is human factors psychologist with a background in organisational psychology. She is a senior Lecturer in Human factors Patient Safety and Simulation at University of Galway and leads the PG Diploma in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety. 

Join us for the December edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode:  Simulation for older adults health assessments, training for orthopaedic technical skills, resolving latent safety threats, and a call for manuscripts in the theme of translational simulation. 

The December papers 

Larsen BH et al. Simulation training for holistic and systematic health needs assessments of older adults: a qualitative study. Adv Simul. 2025;10:64.  

Gilmore C, Napier R, Ballard J. Transforming learning in trauma and orthopaedics: a proof-of-concept study on a novel 3D printed model with real-time intra-operative radiographic feedback. J Healthc Simul. 2025; Published 05 December 2025.  

Weller J, et al. Resolving latent safety threats identified through in situ simulation: a multicentre mixed-methods study. Adv Simul. 2025; [Article in Press].  

Brazil V, Eller S, Bajaj K. Reimagining simulation for quality and safety in healthcare: connecting paradigms, methods, and communities. Adv Simul. 2025;10:63.  

Another great month on Simulcast. 

Happy listening and happy holidays 

Join us for the November edition of the Simulcast Journal Club, hosted by Vic Brazil and Ben Symon. In this episode: Sense of presence in sim, connecting human factors and translational simulation, positive deviants in in situ simulation and students portraying patients in simulation. And some serious stats… :-) 

The November papers 

Chevalier S, et al. ‘It feels like I was there!’ A cross-sectional study to understand the sense of presence in simulation, the role of internal factors and simulation modalities. 

O’Connor P, Byrne D, O’Dea A. Human factors and translational simulation: misunderstandings and potential opportunities. J Healthc Simul. 2025; Published 2 Oct 2025. https://doi.org/10.54531/UYWH1164 

Baril L, et al. Uncovering success stories: how to resuscitate in situ simulation initiatives in Canadian emergency departments. Adv Simul. 2025;10:47. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-025-00376-w 

Dalwood, N., et al.  ‘Acting it out really makes it stick in your brain’: Educating students for patient portrayal during peer simulation. Medical Teacher, 2025. 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2025.2570820 

Another great month on Simulcast. 

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