Journal Club – ASPiH

ASPiH Journal Club

The Simulation Journal Club – a Community of Practice to support the simulation community in working to the evidence base.

We are delighted to announce that in late 2023, The Scottish Simulation Journal Club and the ASPIH Journal Club launched a new collaboration to become the 'The Simulation Journal Club'.

The purpose of the Simulation Journal Club is to create a virtual conversational space for members and guests to explore a wide range of the latest scholarly content in the simulation-based literature, unpacking the 'why', 'what', and 'how' for us as educators and clinicians - across our varying contexts.

The Simulation Journal Club values:

Scholarship - really thinking about the evidence base of what we do.
Engagement - creating a psychologically safe space for enjoyable and insight generating conversations that everyone can contribute to.
Practicality - thinking about the 'now what's of the themes we explore and how we might practically engage with them in our simulation contexts.

The Simulation Journal Club meets monthly, with more information around the monthly theme, as well as meeting dates and times regularly updated below.

The reference/ paper link will be available on this page two week prior to the scheduled Journal Club date, to allow you some space and time for a read and reflection in the lead up to the gathering (though this is not in any way a requirement of joining us on the day).

Joining the Simulation Journal Club is easy, and you don't need to be an ASPIH member to do so. Simply visit www.aspih.org.uk/events and RSVP for the individual session, or email admin@aspih.org.uk to be added to the Simulation Journal Club mailing list and receive updates and monthly MS Teams invites to all future Simulation Journal Club events. You can unsubscribe at any time.

ASPIH members receive additional membership benefits from the Simulation Journal Club including access to all recordings as well as exclusive members only events throughout the year, including various online authorship team Q&A sessions and workshops to support the practical integration of many of the themes discussed throughout the year.

We are very excited to welcome you to the next Simulation Journal Club!

ASPiH Journal Club dates

Become a member of the Simulation Journal Club HERE (NOTE: You do not need to be an ASPIH member to join the Simulation Journal Club)

16th January 10am-11am

14th February 1pm-2pm

14th March 10am-11am

16th April 1pm-2pm

15th May 10am-11am

13th June 1pm-2pm

16th July 10am-11am

12th September 10am-11am

15th October 1pm-2pm

13th November 10am-11am

12th December 1pm-2pm

Past ASPiH Journal Club dates and papers

2023

Wednesday 18th January. The first Journal Club of the year focused on "Emotions in simulation based education; Friends or Foes?" The paper can be accessed here.

Wednesday 29th March. This month's paper focused on: We know Pediatric simulation is different from Adult simulation: discuss. The paper can be accessed here.

Wednesday 26th April. This paper was presented by ASPiH Executive committee member Dr Jane Roome & author Prof Gerry Gormley (Clinical Professor in simulation and clinical skills) on his paper: Making the invisible visible: a place for utilizing activity theory within in situ simulation to drive healthcare organizational development? The paper can be accessed here.

Monday 22^nd May. Authors Dr Andy Soundy & ASPiH Executive committee member, Robyn Stiger, presented their paper: Psychological skills training using simulated practice for brief therapeutic interaction which researches the model of emotions, adaptation and hope. The paper can be accessed here.

Monday 19^th June. The Debriefing SIG chairs re-started their year by selecting this paper ‘The impact of debrief models on self-efficacy within mental health simulation training: a quantitative analysis. Colette & Diego will host the session. The paper can be accessed here.

Tuesday 4th July. Dr T Taylor, from Canada, presented her paper: "Maybe I'm not that approachable". Using simulation to elicit team leaders perception of their role in facilitating speaking up behaviors. The paper can be accessed here.

Tuesday 22nd August. Dr Burcu Dogan presented paper; "A form of mental simulation with significant enhancements enabling teamwork training" The paper can be accessed here.

Monday 11th September "Experiencing a Virtual Simulation: A 360-degree simulation experience" with Dr Tim Mason. This session offered our Journal Club members an opportunity to encounter first hand an experiential demonstration of a virtual simulation session. Dr Tim Mason demonstrated some of innovative work he and his team are delivering in North Devon. Pre-reading is available here and here.

Monday 16th October. This month's paper focused on: Transformative Simulation. The paper was presented by Sharon Weldon (Lead Author). Article: Transformative forms of simulation in health care – the seven simulation-based ‘I’s: a concept taxonomy review of the literature. Authors: Weldon, S.M., Buttery, A.G., Spearpoint, K., Kneebone, R. The paper can be accessed here.

Tuesday 14th November. Sam Smith and Vicky Tallentire presented their paper 'Simulation for social integration'. The paper can be accessed here.

2022

Thursday January 20th. Exploration of Two Different Structures for Debriefing in Simulation: The Influence of the Structure on the Facilitator Role, 2020. The paper can be accessed here.

Monday February 21st. This months selected article was; Healthcare Simulation Standards of best PracticeTM Simulation Design. The paper can be accessed here.

Wednesday March 23rd. This month’s selected paper was: Beyond Technology: A Scoping Review of Features that Promote Fidelity and Authenticity in Simulation-Based Health Professional Education. The paper can be accessed h e re.

Tuesday May 3rd. This month's paper was: Examining Whiteness in Obstetric and Pediatric Simulations: A content Analysis. The paper can be accessed here.

Wednesday 15th June. This month's paper was: A Conceptual Framework for the Development of Debriefing Skills.

Wednesday 12th October. This month's paper was: Healthcare Provider Stress and Virtual Reality Simulation; A Scoping Review. The paper can be accessed here.

Wednesday 14th December. This months paper focused on: Taking simulation out of its safe container. The paper can be accessed here.

Examples of the questions you might consider as you review the article are:

What was the overall purpose of the study?

What methods were used?

What were the main results?

What are the strengths of the study?

What are the limitations of the study?

To what extent did the authors achieve what they set out to?

In what ways do the findings relate to your practice?

What further research might be carried out in the future?

Is there anything that you think is missing from the article?

What else would you like to know?

What did you notice about the article? What made you curious?

Identify some of the strengths and weaknesses. What could have been done to improve the study?

Identify the implications of the results found and whether you think they may or may not influence your practice beneficially or adversely?