The minimal relationship between simulation fidelity and transfer of learning

Abstract

The factors influencing learning, and the reasons for this surprising finding, are discussed.

Incorporating simulation into gynecologic surgical training

“…Some studies compared high-and low-fidelity trainers and concluded that low-fidelity trainers are as good as their more expensive counterparts in skill acquisition. 11,12 When used as a self-directed learning tool, the high price tag of high-fidelity trainers may, however, be justified. Their complex software offers the advantage of integrating computerbased tutorials in the hopes of accelerating procedural learning through a virtual expert.…”

Urology technical and non‐technical skills development: the emerging role of simulation

“…Fidelity refers to the immersive 'exactness' or true 'duplication' of the process [35]. However, it can be difficult to achieve high fidelity simulation creating complex clinical scenarios, while controlling and testing the many possible variables [35].…”

Happy bedfellows

“…Jamison and Stewart (2014) built a simple physiologic simulator to help students interpret spirometry and showed a differential effect on higher order understanding compared to recall questions. These studies add to an accumulation of evidence in fields ranging from anatomy (Khot et al 2013) to crisis management (Norman et al 2012).that high technology approaches have marginal or no advantage over simpler approaches.…”