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Establishing a safe container for learning in simulation: the role of the presimulation briefing.
October 8, 2014
Rudolph JW, Raemer D, Simon R. Simul Healthc. 2014;9(6):339-49.
Simulation has been advocated as a way to create a safe space to learn from error. This commentary describes why simulation exercises should define expectations, commit to a "fiction contract" with participants, be logistically realistic, and support psychological safety. The authors suggest that these elements will encourage open dialogue about the mistakes that arise during the exercise.
