Cognitive Load Theory for debriefing simulations: implications for faculty development

• Published in: Advances in simulation (London) Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 28
• Main Authors: Fraser, Kristin L, Meguerdichian, Michael J, Haws, Jolene T, Grant, Vincent J, Bajaj, Komal, Cheng, Adam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 2018; BMC
• Subjects: Innovation; Instructional design; Load; Memory; Professional development; School environment; Simulation; Theory; Workload; Workloads

The debriefing is an essential component of simulation-based training for healthcare professionals, but learning this complex skill can be challenging for simulation faculty. There are multiple competing priorities for a debriefer's attention that can contribute to a high mental workload, which...