Development of a Mobile Tele-Simulation Unit Prototype for Training of Rural and Remote Emergency Health Care Providers

• DOI: 10.24251/hicss.2018.367
• Publication Date: 2018-02-24T07:34:06Z
• Authors: Jennifer Jewer; Adam Dubrowski; Kristopher Hoover; Andrew Smith; Michael Parsons
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine

Emergency health care providers in rural and remote areas do not have the same access to training as those urban areas. This poses a serious challenge provision of equitable healthcare delivery. paper outlines development Mobile Tele-Simulation Unit (MTU) prototype address challenges settings. The goal MTU is increase opportunities for emergency attain remotely. tele-simulation new approach medical with many clear benefits however one must understand how develop such unit its effectiveness teaching procedural skills. In this paper, we describe our multidisciplinary mixed-methods using proven theoretical frameworks. We also discuss developmental challenges, findings on trainee satisfaction learning outcomes. Initial results are promising warrant formal evaluation stage complete study.