“I've yet to meet anyone who's not keen for simulation” – a qualitative study of simulation‐based education in the Pacific Islands

• DOI: 10.1111/ans.19156
• Publication Date: 2024-07-25T09:55:26Z
• Authors: Samuel J. A. Robi...; Elizabeth McLeod; Debra Nestel; Maurizio Pacilli; Lamour Hansell; Ramesh Mark Nataraja
• Keywords: Qualitative analysis

Abstract Background Simulation‐based education (SBE) has been increasingly used to train healthcare workers in low‐resource settings and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Consideration of educational cultural context is important maximize effectiveness SBE. Despite its demonstrable benefits, there have no studies general approach Pacific Islands. This study aimed determine factors that influence uptake success SBE Methods In this qualitative study, participants were recruited via professional networks contribute focus groups. Questions focused on participants' previous experiences perspectives Data manually transcribed before thematic analysis. The reporting research was guided Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). Human Ethics Committee approval obtained. Results Two groups conducted with 16 from six Island countries. Six themes 15 subthemes conceptualized data. Uptake challenged resource availability, clinical workloads geographic remoteness. However, locally‐driven solutions positive attitudes towards facilitate success. Conclusion reveals complexity affecting These findings can serve optimize impact existing future programmes may be considered educators prior programme implementation.