Title "The Impact of Simulation-Based Workshops on Reducing Clinical Errors"

Title "The Impact of Simulation-Based Workshops on Reducing Clinical Errors"
Parisa Maleki,^1,* Ali Bejani,²
1. Student Committee of Medical Education Development, Education Development Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
2. Student Committee of Medical Education Development, Education Development Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
Introduction: Simulation-based workshops have become a crucial part of medical training, providing healthcare professionals with a safe space to practice clinical skills and improve decision-making. By simulating real-life scenarios, these workshops help participants learn from mistakes, enhancing their technical skills and teamwork. This approach has proven effective in reducing clinical errors and improving patient safety, especially in areas like emergency medicine, surgery, and medication administration. Ultimately, simulation-based training boosts clinical performance and strengthens patient care, making it an essential tool for enhancing healthcare quality and reducing risks in medical practice.
Methods: We carried out a thorough search in databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science focusing on articles from the fifteen years ago. We used keywords such as " Simulation training in healthcare" " Clinical error reduction" and " Simulation in medical education " to guide our search. After that we, collecting some of articles which is related, then carefully reviewed the abstracts to find the most relevant ones.
Results: Simulation-based training proves to be an effective strategy for enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors across healthcare settings. By offering a realistic, risk-free environment, it allows healthcare workers to refine essential skills like clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication. Closed-loop communication, in particular, has reduced medical errors significantly in high-risk areas, such as pediatric emergency care, while also boosting staff confidence and collaboration. Simulation workshops also lead to notable improvements in clinical knowledge, and participants generally respond positively. However, some have indicated that pre-course materials need refinement. Overall, such training supports error reduction and competency development in a low-risk setting. Although more research is needed on its application to complex decision-making, simulation has shown effectiveness in preventing medication errors and enhancing patient outcomes when scenarios are realistic. The economic benefits of simulation are also noteworthy. For instance, among medical residents, simulation-based training led to fewer catheter-related bloodstream infections, saving hospitals around $82,000 per case. Annually, savings exceeded training costs by sevenfold, indicating a strong return on investment. Despite limitations such as small sample sizes and a lack of long-term follow-up, simulation remains a valuable tool for advancing healthcare safety.
Conclusion: Simulation-based education significantly boosts clinical performance and patient safety by allowing practitioners to safely practice essential skills. While highly effective for practical skills and communication, its role in teaching complex reasoning and ethical decision-making requires further exploration.
Keywords: Simulation-based training, Teamwork training in healthcare, Medication errors prevention