Spotlight on simulation and tool assessment and development

Abstract

Welcome to the third issue of Nursing in Critical Care for 2023. In this issue, we cast a light on simulation in critical care training, tool assessment and development and several miscellaneous topic that are important to critical care nursing. We are pleased to open this issue with a guest editorial by Amanda Miller, head of simulation and clinical skills at Edge Hill University, which provides insight on the use of simulation and accompanying debriefing as an educational tool for nurses. This sets the scene for the research studies on simulation presented in this issue. Hassan and Elsaman conducted a parallel-design randomized controlled trial assessing the effectiveness on simulation-based flipped classroom on cardiopulmonary resuscitation skill attainment, whereas Alsaedi et al. used simulation-based assessment of the resuscitation care provided to neonates in cardiogenic shock by emergency nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists and allied professionals. Another paper focused on training is Kes et al's. pre-and post-test study on the effectiveness of short test messages on intensive care nurses' arrhythmia interpretation skills. [excerpt]