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An experiment in simulation training for diagnostic radiology on-call at Severn Deanery

A&E Carina Brolund-Napier George Theobald Hend Komber Maredudd Harris trauma

Pressures on radiology training are continually mounting, with increasing numbers of trainees, already busy departments and increasing restrictions on study budgets. Simulation training is widely used in medical training and aims to replicate realistic scenarios with real-world challenges in a safe space and with direct support to enhance the educational benefit to those involved. This type of pedagogical simulation has the potential to improve skills and skill retention via learning in a controlled atmosphere. Systematic reviews have shown that simulation has a positive effect on knowledge and skills while leading to improved patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. However, reviews centred on radiology simulation are lacking. Further information is needed to help drive curriculum design and research.

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