Nemat Alsaba

• MBBS
• Director of Bond Simulation Program at Bond University

While the focus of this book is on older adults as simulated participants (SPs), in this chapter, we step back and share important considerations for supporting learning through conversations. The phrase learning conversation implies some sort of exchange between participants—as learners, SPs, and other faculty. However, this chapter is largely des...

This chapter describes the work of older adult simulated participants (SPs) reported in literature. Older adult SPs are those who are 60 years of age or older. Working with older adult SPs in healthcare students’ and providers’ education can promote authenticity and learner engagement. The chapter builds on findings from a scoping review undertaken...

While Chap. 5 addresses faculty considerations during learning conversations, this chapter explores ways in which those who work with SPs can best support them in feedback practices. While the focus in this chapter targets the SP and their provision of feedback, we recognise that it usually occurs as part of a dynamic exchange between older adult S...

This book focuses on the role of older adult simulated participants (SPs) in simulations, especially but not exclusively in the care of older adults. This chapter introduces essential concepts related to working with older adult SPs, including key terms. It summarizes key considerations in working with older adult SPs, shares the origins of the boo...

This book was designed as a resource for anyone working with older adult SPs and/or simulation related to the care of older adults. We purposefully focused on integration of evidence-informed SP methodology practices, relevant clinical evidence of aging, and evidence-based care related to the care of older adults. In this chapter we focus on challe...

Background Emergency department (ED) clinicians are more frequently providing care, including end-of-life care, to older people. Objectives To estimate the need for ED end-of-life care for people aged ≥65 years, describe characteristics of those dying within 48 hours of ED presentation and compare those dying in ED with those dying elsewhere. Met...

Objective: To investigate ED and intensive care unit healthcare professionals' perspectives and knowledge of the law that underpins end-of-life decision-making in Queensland, Australia. Methods: An online survey with questions about perspectives, perceived, and actual, knowledge of the law was distributed by the professional organisations of med...

Objectives To describe the characteristics of, and care provided to, older people who died within 48 h of ED presentation. Methods A descriptive retrospective cohort study of people 65 years and older presenting to two EDs in Queensland, Australia, between April 2018 and March 2019. Data from electronic medical records were collected and analysed....

Objective There is limited evidence about how legal frameworks that underpin end-of-life decisions are applied in practice. This study aimed to identify how end-of-life decisions are made and documented in emergency departments and intensive care units. The secondary aim was to explore the extent to which the legal processes featured in these decis...

Simulated participants (SPs) can support development of competencies associated with person-centred care of older adults. There is limited information and understanding about working with older adult SPs and those who support them to create authentic, safe and effective simulations. This review aimed to review simulation literature focused on the c...

Background: People aged ≥65 years comprise approximately 20 % of all emergency department (ED) presentations. Frailty amongst this cohort is common yet can go undetected. Objective: To summarise the evidence regarding models of care for frail older people in the ED. Methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review framework was used. Litera...

Background Laws that regulate healthcare practice at the end of life reflect the values of the society where they apply. Traditionally, healthcare professionals rely on their clinical knowledge to inform treatment decisions, but the extent to which the law also informs health professionals’ decision-making at the end of life is uncertain. Objectiv...

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is well described in medical education but there has been little research on its application in simulation-based education (SBE). This exploratory study aimed to determine the perceptions of senior medical students at two universities to teaching and learning in SBE using PAL (PAL-SBE). Methods Ninety-seven medical stu...

Background: People aged ≥ 65 years comprise around 1 in 5 emergency department (ED) presentations. Many of these presentations occur due to complications associated with chronic diseases and frailty. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of available research regarding models of care for frail older people presenting to the ED....

Introduction As the global population ages, healthcare providers must prepare for the complexities associated with caring for older adults, defined according to the WHO, as being over the age of 60.¹ Healthcare providers need opportunities to practice and master skills and competencies associated with care of older adults; this can be done effectiv...

Introduction As the global population ages, healthcare providers must prepare for the complexities associated with caring for older adults, defined according to the WHO, as being over the age of 60. Simulation-based education in healthcare allows caregivers to practice and master skills and competencies associated with care of older adults. Simulat...

Medical students will have future roles as clinician educators, and need to develop knowledge and skills for that role. Specific skills in simulation-based education (SBE) may be valuable in many educational settings. We aimed to understand the impact of a 7-week placement in SBE on the development of medical students’ knowledge, skills and perspec...

Older people are increasingly utilising emergency services, often at the end of their life. This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of available research regarding end‐of‐life (EOL) care for older people in the ED. The Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology guided this review. Databases of CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE...

Background: Older people are increasingly utilising emergency services with 22% of the eight million emergency department (ED) presentations in the 2017-18 financial year made by people aged ≥ 65. Some present to the ED with trajectories of dying. Aim: This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of available research regardin...

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. IntroductionThe recognition and initial response of clinical teams to patients who suffer a deterioration in their condition is an essential capability of healthcare institutions. Simulation can provide some of this training, but creating appropriate 'cues' for recognising unwell...