Standardized SBE programs were more likely to improve outcomes than independent programs in LMICs (78% vs. 71%)¶
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q2 i? Standardized programs were more likely to be associated with improvement in outcomes than independent programs (78% vs. 71%). → Robinson SJA 2024
Evidence¶
Robinson SJA 2024¶
Robinson SJA, Ritchie AMA, Pacilli M, Nestel D, McLeod E, Nataraja RM. (2024). Simulation-Based Education of Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. Glob Health Sci Pract. https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-24-00187
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Descriptive comparison within the review's narrative synthesis of 97 included studies, distinguishing standardized curricula (e.g., Helping Babies Breathe) from independent single-context programs. The review reports "78% vs. 71%" improvement rates; no statistical test of this difference is printed.
"Standardized programs were more likely to be associated with improvement in outcomes when compared to independent programs (78% vs. 71%)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Helping Babies Breathe simulation training was associated with reduced neonatal mortality in LMIC facilities, but skills decayed within 4–6 months without maintenance — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
- Reporting of LMIC SBE initiatives is typically insufficient to judge against reporting standards, with minimal detail on design, prebriefing, debriefing, and educational factors — related
- Most LMIC simulation-based education studies testing significance demonstrate at least partial improvement in patient-level (Kirkpatrick Level 4) outcomes — a broader claim this one bears on
- LMIC SBE most commonly uses low-technology modalities, chiefly mannequins, scenario-based simulation, and synthetic part-task trainers — related
- Research education is a mainstay, individual-level strategy within multidimensional research capacity building initiatives in health settings — related
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