From: An overview of realist evaluation for simulation-based education
Context | Mechanism | Outcome (students) |
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C1. Final year medical students in their last few months of training. | M1. Providing the opportunity to experience and explore the role of a newly qualified doctor in a simulated setting. | O1. To foster an understanding of the role of a newly qualified doctor. |
C2. Final year medical students who have extensive knowledge and clinical experience but have not had the responsibility of managing the acutely unwell patient. | M2. Presenting a variety of realistic simulated medical and surgical emergencies using a high-fidelity manikin. | O2. To assess and manage the acutely unwell patient using a structured approach. |
C3. The majority of students have observed the management of a cardiac arrest. | M3. Allowing the students to manage (as a team) a simulated cardiac arrest. | O3. To increase understanding of team work and communication. |
C4. Before commencing as newly qualified doctors the students undertake a 6-week assistantship. | M4. Exploring the role of the newly qualified doctor and setting goals for assistantship. | O4. To identify and set goals for assistantship. |
C5. The students have varying levels of confidence. | M5. Providing immediate feedback and exploring the factors that influence when and why the students call for assistance. | O5. To recognise personal limitations and when to call for help. |